COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ongoing PLAYHOUSE 395’S “BYE BYE BIRDIE”

Playhouse 395’s upcoming spring production is the beloved musical, “Bye Bye Birdie” – a witty, humorous, and honest look at the generational differences between adults and teens in a loving send-up of the 1950s in smalltown America. Full of memorable characters, this comedy tells a hilarious, high-energy story accompanied by a familiar musical score that celebrates the beginnings of rock and roll. The production is set to open March 15 and run through March 23. Performance times and tickets are available at www. playhouse395.com.

SIERRA CLASSIC THEATRE

The Sierra Classic Theatre presents “The Minutes,” from March 15 through March 30. The play takes place in real time at a small-town town council meeting so the play has been staged at the Town of Mammoth Lakes Offices, Ste. Z. The Broadway production of “The Minutes” received a Tony nomination for Best Play and has been compared to plays such as “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Inherit the Wind.” Get your tickets now: https://app.promotix.com/events/details/TheMinutes-by-Tracy-Lettstickets?referrer=\. For more information, visit SierraClassicTheatre.org.

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.

Thursday, March 7 TK/KINDER PRE-REGISTRATION

TK/kinder pre-registration opens for Bishop Elementary School, 800 W. Elm St., Bishop, for the school year beginning Aug. 15. Parents or guardians should bring a copy of their online registration, child’s birth certificate, proof or residence and immunization record. For more information, call (760) 872-1278 or visit www.bishopschools. org/o/BES.

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 CITY COUNCIL/BISHOP RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

A special joint meeting between the Bishop City Council and the Bishop

Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners will be at 4 p.m. in the Bishop City Council Chambers, 301 W. Line St., Bishop, to discuss the Bishop Fire Department budget.

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/.

Sunday, March 10 VFW BREAKFAST

Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be corned beef hash, eggs to order, 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) 8735770 for more information.

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) 8734059.

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) 9241770.

OWENS VALLEY GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY

The Owens Valley Groundwater Authority Board of Directors will meet at 2 p.m. at the Inyo County Water Department, 135 S. Jackson St., Independence, and on Zoom. For more information, call Laura Piper, (760) 878-0001, or email lpiper@ inyocounty.us.

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.