COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing 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, 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
- 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.
Monday, April 8 BIG PINE SCHOOL BOARD
Big Pine Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the BPUSD Conference Building on the school campus. All are welcome. Check the posted agenda on the district website, www.bigpineschools.org.
SIERRA HIGHLANDS CSD
The Sierra Highlands Community Services District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. in the conference room of Van Tassell and Paegel CPA offices, 119 MacIver St., Bishop. For more information, call General Manager Fred Finkbeiner, (760) 9200680.
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/.
BISHOP CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION
The Bishop Creek Water Association will meet, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Inyo County Office of Education/Jill Kinmont Boothe School facility, 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop, in the George Lozito Conference Center (northwest conner of the property). The agenda and package for the meeting will be posted on the Association’s website (www. bishopcreekwater.org). If you have an issue and cannot participate, contact a board member or the watermaster to have your issue brought before the board. Contact information is on the website.
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) 8734059.
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) 872-4663.
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/.
D9 RODEO FUNDRAISER DINNER/ AUCTION
The California High School Rodeo District 9 Fundraiser and Auction, which features a tri-tip dinner, live auction, silent auction, dessert auction and raffles, will be from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Charles Brown Building. To RSVP, text Jamie Hafenfeld, (760) 223-0216 or Facebook Message D9. This is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.
FELICI TRIO & GUESTS IN CONCERT
The Felici Piano Trio with guests Craig Bate, viola, and Ari Schuldt, piano, performs chamber music by Schubert, Mozart and Robert Schumann (his masterful Piano Quartet) at 7 p.m. at Cerro Coso College, Mammoth Lakes. Tickets are available at the door or online at: ChamberMusicUnbound.org.
Sunday, April 14 WILDCARE EASTERN SIERRA ORIENTATION
Wildcare Eastern Sierra, which cares for wild injured, orphaned, or sick birds, mammals, and reptiles throughout the Eastern Sierra, will have an orientation for individuals who may be interested in helping Wildcare by volunteering. The orientation will be from - 3 p.m. at the center include many different volunteer opportunities, including caring for animals at the center; transporting a patient to the Center from locations such as Mammoth, Lone Pine, Lee Vining, etc.; running a shopping trip, building or repairing cages; or working on small projects at home. For more information or to register for the event, call (760) 827-1487.
FELICI TRIO & GUESTS IN CONCERT
The Felici Piano Trio with guests Craig Bate, viola, and Ari Schuldt, piano, performs chamber music by Schubert, Mozart and Robert Schumann (his masterful Piano Quartet) at p.m. at Cerro Coso College, Bishop. Tickets are available at the door or online at: ChamberMusicUnbound.org.
Wednesday, April17 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, April 18 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.
Friday, April 19 OWENS LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL
The Owens Lake Bird Festival, organized by the Friends of the Inyo, runs from April 19 through April 21. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. For more information, including registration, visit friendsoftheinyo.org.
Saturday, April 20 OWENS LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL
The Owens Lake Bird Festival, organized by the Friends of the Inyo, runs from April 19 through April 21. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. For more information, including registration, visit friendsoftheinyo.org.
FIRST ANNUAL ADULT PROM
The First Annual Adult Prom fundraiser will be from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Heritage Arts Building. There will be a live DJ, dancing, a silent auction, prom photos, prom royalty, hors d’oevres, full bar, and more; $50 per ticket. Purchase prom tickets at eastsidestudentcenter. org/events.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Bishop Sunrise Rotary and Inyo Council for the Arts present Sierra Earth Day Community Art Day from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Bishop City Park. There will be Native dance, kids activities, live music, art and food booths and more Earth Day happenings.
Saturday, April 21 OWENS LAKE BIRD FESTIVAL
The Owens Lake Bird Festival, organized by the Friends of the Inyo, runs from April 19 through April 21. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. For more information, including registration, visit friendsoftheinyo.org.