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) 914-4352 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) 8721529.
Tuesday, Feb. 20 COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors meets to have a strategic planning workshop at 9 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, Feb. 21 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.
OHV GRANT PUBLIC MEETING
Valley Outdoors, a 501c3 non profit, in cooperation with the Inyo National Forest and Bishop Office of Bureau of Land Management, is seeking input from the public on how to ensure offhighway vehicle trails are well maintained and sustainable on public lands throughout the Eastern Sierra during a virtual public meeting at p.m. This meeting will be a virtual meeting alongside the USFS and BLM during their public OHV grant meetings. The public must register to participate in the virtual public meeting at: https://ow.ly/kaYW50Qy0Tb. Registrants will receive a link and phone numbers to join the meeting.
CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET
Candidates for District 2 and District 4 will be available at 6:30 p.m. in the Whiskey Creek Banquet Room, 524 N. Main St., Bishop, for casual conversation hosted by Free Eastside. For more information, call Lynette McIntosh, (760) 937-5668.
Thursday, Feb. 22 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.
Sunday, Feb. 25 VFW BREAKFAST
Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be ham or sausage scrambles, potatoes O’Brien, biscuits and gravy, coffee, tea, orange juice and hot chocolate, all for a donation of $14 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) 873-5770 for more information.
Monday, Feb. 26 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. 27 CALICO QUILTERS GUILD
The regular monthly meeting of the Calico Quilters Guild will be at 10 a.m. at the Patio Building at the Tri-County Fairgrounds. Plans are being made for the Memorial Day quilt show, so come to the meeting to share your ideas.
Wednesday, Feb. 28 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 Judy Fratella (760) 873-4059.
Thursday, Feb. 29 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.
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, March 1 ELKS PURPLE PIG DINNER
The Elks Purple Pig Dinner will be at 5 p.m. in the Elks Hall, 151 E. Line St., Bishop. It is that time of year when organization members brings in their “Full Purple Pigs” for the benefit of disabled children. Dinner will be sliders by the world-renowned Chef Forrest.
Saturday, March 2 GREEN AND WHITE WASHER BOARD TOURNAMENT/BARBECUE
The fifth annual Green and White Washer Board Tournament/Barbecue fundraiser will be held at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds. Call the local 4-H office, (760) 873-7854, for more information.
ESLT FIELD TRIP
The Eastern Sierra Land Trust will be hosting a free, educational field trip about the iconic Round Valley mule deer herd from 2 - 4 p.m. This trip highlights the herd’s seasonal journey between winter valleys and summer mountain meadows, navigating through the challenging Swall Meadows passage.
Led by CA Department of Fish & Wildlife biologist Dan Taylor, the trip offers insights into the deer’s migration, the conservation efforts in place, and the challenges faced. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars for deer viewing. Light refreshments will be provided. To RSVP and more details, contact gena@eslt.org..
FELICI PIANO TRIO
The Felici Piano Trio performs chamber music by Rebecca Clarke, Haydn and Brahms (his Trio in C Major, composed at a mountain resort) at 7 p.m. at Cerro Coso College, Mammoth Lakes. Tickets are available at the door or online at: ChamberMusicUnbound. org.
Sunday, March 3 FELICI PIANO TRIO
The Felici Piano Trio performs chamber music by Rebecca Clarke, Haydn and Brahms (his Trio in C Major, composed at a mountain resort) at 4 p.m. at Cerro Coso College, Bishop. Tickets are available at the door or online at: ChamberMusicUnbound.org.
Tuesday, March 5 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
Polls for the Presidential Primary Election Day 2024 will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. at places throughout Inyo County. For more information on how and where to vote, visit elections.inyocounty.us, call (760) 878-0224, or email elections@inyocounty.us.