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.
Tuesday, March 5 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
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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.
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/.
Wednesday, March 6 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.
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, CA, all veterans are welcome.
Thursday, March 7 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.
Saturday, March 9 KEELER WALKING TOUR
The Friends of the Eastern California Museum and KEEPS (Keeler Early Era Preservation Society) will host “Keeler. . .Then and Now,” a walking tour, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This historic walking tour will explore the rich mining and railroading history of Keeler, its contributions to Inyo County’s economy, its characters, and the efforts of KEEPS to preserve the Keeler Plunge. Included in the day’s activities will be a visit to Keeler’s resident artist/ painter Dan Dickman’s studio. This event is free and open to the public. bring a lunch/ snack, water, a hat, and sunscreen. To RSVP and for more information, call (760) 920-4020 or email info@fecm. org.
ESLT FIELD TRIP
Join Eastern Sierra Land Trust from 2 - 4 p.m. for a free, educational field trip about the iconic Round Valley Mule Deer Herd. 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 and 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 for more details, contact gena@eslt.org or visit www.eslt.org/ events/.
Monday, March 11 BLOOD DRIVE IN LONE PINE
The Lone Pine Community Blood Drive will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Lone Pine Fire Department Training Room, 130 N. Jackson St., Lone Pine. To streamline the process and accommodate your schedule, appointments can be scheduled by calling (775) 3296451 or by visiting www.Vitalant.org. Use the Blood Drive Code: Lone Pine when scheduling your appointment. All donors will receive a complimentary solar eclipse T-shirt and glasses. Additionally, each donor will be entered for a chance to win one of four $5,000 gift cards.
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, March 12 COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will have its annual meeting in Tecopa. For more information regarding location and the agenda, visit the county website, www.inyocounty. us.
BIG PINE EASTER EGG ASSISTANCE
The Easter Bunny and the Big Pine Community Association are asking community members to bring individually wrapped candy to stuff more than 1,000 plastic eggs for the Big Pine Community Easter Egg Hunt. The candy and egg stuffing will take place at the Tuesday, March 12 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Big Pine Town Hall. The community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, March 31 at NOON in
Mendenhall Park.
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 information call Joyce Curwick, (909) 342-2167.
Wednesday, March 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.
Thursday, March 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.
NO MAN’S LAND FILM FEST
The No Man’s Land Film Fest, presented by Mountain Hardware, Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and Bishop Twin Theatre will be from 6:15 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Bishop Twin Theatre, 237 N. Main St., Bishop.
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.
Saturday, March 16 ST. STEPHEN’S RUMMAGE SALE
St. Stephen’s Catholic Mission will hold its annual Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. - noon in the Big Pine Town Hall on Dewey Street. There will be something for everyone and baked goods too. For donations, please call Rose Todd, (760) 938-2911. All proceeds will go to St. Stephen’s Building Repair Fund.
ESCA BLUE RIBBON WALK/RUN
The Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance’s seventh Annual Blue-Ribbon Walk and Run will be at at Brown’s Town Campground in Bishop with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. and the event beginning at 9 a.m. All funds raised support those in Inyo and Mono counties who are undergoing treatment for various cancers. Visit ESCancerAlliance. org for more information.
Tuesday, March 19 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/.