COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing SIERRA CLASSIC THEATRE
The Sierra Classic Theatre presents “The Minutes,” through March 30. The play takes place in real time at a smalltown 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/The-Minutes-by-Tracy-Lettstickets?referrer=\. For more information, visit SierraClassicTheatre.org.
EASTER SEE’S CANDY
Easter See’s candy is available at the Nothern Inyo Healthcare District Auxiliary Gift Shop now through Saturday, March 30. The Gift Shop is open Tuesday-Thursday, from noon - 4 p.m.
FREE TAX HELP FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL 15
The AARP Foundation Tax Aide programs in Bishop and Mammoth expanded opportunities in Bishop. Appointments are now being accepted for Friday afternoons from 1:30 - 4 p.m. Additionally as a result of the Library flood, the Mammoth site has moved to Fire Station No. 2 (next to Snowcreek Athletic Club) until the library reopens.
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. To schedule an appointment, call one of the following: Bishop, (760) 938-0468 Mammoth, (760) 914-4352 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.
TK/KINDER PRE-REGISTRATION
TK/kinder pre-registration has opened 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.
Saturday, March 30 EASTER TOWN EGG HUNT
Several local churches and the Salvation Army will host an Easter egg hunt at Brown’s Town at 9 a.m. All are invited.
CDFW FISHING MEETING
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be holding an informal meet and greet to discuss fishing in the Eastern Sierra Nevada from 5-7 p.m. at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds in the Tallman Building.. CDFW is looking forward to discussing fisheries management in Inyo and Mono counties, meeting fishing enthusiasts and having an open dialogue about angling opportunities.
PSALM 8 WORM RANCHER WORKSHOP BROWNS
A Psalm 8 Worm Rancher Workshop, in which participants can learn all about raising garden worms, creating rich soil, have questions answered, and visit the Warm Store, will be from 1 - 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 205 N Fowler St., Bishop.
FELICI PIANO TRIO AT
The Felici Piano Trio performs chamber music at 7 p.m. at Cerro Coso College, Mammoth Lakes, by Rebecca Clarke, Haydn and Brahms (his Trio in C Major, composed at a mountain resort). Tickets are available at the door or online at: ChamberMusicUnbound.org.
CHURCH FOR THE SIERRAS
The Church for the Sierras, 251 Sierra St. (behind Starbucks) will have its Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Grace Lutheran Church, 711 N. Fowler St., Bishop, will have its Easter Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. preceded by an Easter breakfast at 9 a.m. For more information, call the church, (760) 8729791.
BIG PINE EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny will be at Mendenhall Park in Big Pine at noon to supervise the annual Big Pine Easter Egg Hunt. Mrs. Bunny will hide more than 1,000 plastic eggs with toys, candy and money with the help of the Big Pine Community Association. This year there will be an addition of special prize eggs and Easter baskets. Come to Mendenhall Park on March 31 and have your family picture with the Easter Bunny.
INDEPENDENCE EASTER EGG HUNT
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at noon at the Independence Courthouse. The Easter Bunny will be attending. If you would like to donate eggs or candy, contact Laura, (760) 264-6447.
BISHOP ELKS EASTER EGG HUNT
Bishop Elks Lodge No. 1603 will have its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Elks Park, 3301 W. Line St., Bishop, at 1 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event with hundreds of decorated and candyfilled eggs as well as special prize eggs. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (760) 873-3221.
VFW EASTER
The VFW Auxiliary 8988 will host Easter events at the VFW Post, 484 Short St., Bishop. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. so bring your baskets, as well as a potluck at 4 p.m. For more information, call (760) 873-5700.
FELICI PIANO TRIO Sunday, March 31
The Felici Piano Trio performs chamber music at 4 p.m. at Cerro Coso
College, Bishop, by Rebecca Clarke, Haydn and Brahms (his Trio in C Major, composed at a mountain resort). Tickets are available at the door or online at: ChamberMusicUnbound.org.
Tuesday, April 2 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/.
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, April 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) 873-4059.
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Post 118 will have its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 151 E. Line St.., Bishop. All veterans are welcome.
Thursday, April 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.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
The Hospice of the Owens Valley will host a grief support group with Patrick Thompson facilitating at 5 p.m. Thursdays from April 4 through May 23. For more information, call (760) 8724663.
Saturday, April 6 HOSPICE YARD/BAKE SALE
Hospice of the Owens Valley fundraising Yard and Bake Sale will be from 8 a.m. - noon at 363 Academy Avenue, Bishop. Proceeds will benefit hospice volunteer training efforts, bereavement support services and free community grief groups. Donations are welcome, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. - noon. For more information, call, (760) 872-4663.
Sunday, April 7 WILD SPIRITS
Wild Spirits, a fundraiser for Wildcare Eastern Sierra, will be from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Cerro Coso Community College, 4090 W. Line St., Bishop. The event will feature free food and wine, a silent auction and door prizes. Suggested donation is $15; ever dollar spent at the event goes to help Wildcare Eastern Sierra care for injured and orphaned “wild patients.” For more information, call (760) 8721487.
Tuesday, April 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 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, April10 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
The American Legion Post 118 will have its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 151 E. Line St.., Bishop. All veterans are welcome.
Thursday, April 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.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
The Hospice of the Owens Valley will host a grief support group with Patrick Thompson facilitating at 5 p.m. Thursdays from April 4 through May 23. For more information, call (760) 8724663.
Saturday, April 13 POLLINATOR GARDEN WORKSHOP
The Eastern Sierra Land Trust will host a pollinator garden workshop from 9 a.m. - noon that will provide information to attract more butterflies, bees and birds to your yard. Local experts will discuss how to design, redesign, or improve your pollinator garden with best practices, techniques, and insight. To RSVP and for more details, contact gena@eslt.org or visit www.eslt.org/ events/