COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing C5 STUDIOS ART SHOW
C5 Studios presents “Connected Yet Apart,” a retrospective of local artist Lorna Yarbro, which will run through Aug. 27. C5 Studios Community Arts Center is located at 210 S. Warren St., Bishop. For more information, go to www.C5Studios. org.
BISHOP ADULT SOCCER
Regular registration for the city of Bishop Parks and Recreation adult soccer for a team is $600 will close on Aug. 30, with only one day for late registration on Aug. 31, at a cost of $700. Team Managers can register their team at https://bishopparksandrec.sportsites.com. Referees and line judges are also needed. Referees will be paid $30 a game, line judges $15 a game. A clear background check will be required. For registration assistance or questions regarding employment, contact the Community Services Department, (760) 873-5863, ext. 121.
DANCE SCHOOL BISHOP
The Dance School Bishop is now enrolling for fall dance. Session starts Aug. 22 and will end mid-December with an annual holiday recital. Classes offered in creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and lyrical; ages 3-16. Visit www. thedanceschoolbishop.com to enroll.
LP CHAMBER PHOTO CONTEST
The Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Inyo County photo contest, sponsored by Inyo County, with a deadline for submissions set for Sept. 30. For rules and regulations, go to www.lonepinechamber.org or call (760) 876-4444.
NIH GIFT SHOP
The Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, in the lobby of the hospital, is now open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. The shop carries a wonderful selection of baby clothes and accessories, unique gifts and is the only place in town that sells See’s Candy. The shop accepts credit cards.
FRIENDS OF THE INYO
Friends of the Inyo’s summer calendar of free outdoor educational and volunteering events throughout Mono and Inyo counties is up on the Events tab of its website, friendsoftheinyo.org/events, and is full of offerings to the public that include interpretive hikes, half-day volunteer cleanup events and multi-day backcountry stewardship events, naturebased yoga, and desert campouts. Most events have a limit of attendees to keep group sizes manageable and ensure a quality experience in nature while respecting habitat, therefore, early signup is encouraged.
Tuesday, Aug. 16 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/.
C5 STUDIOS ARTS, CRAFTS ACTIVITY
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, visit https://www. c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
MASTER GARDENERS OPEN MIC
The UCCE Inyo and Mono counties Master Gardeners will host an “open mic night” at 6:30 p.m. at the at Home Street Nursery, 789 Home St., Bishop. This will be a “really laidback social event” to discuss gardening. Bring a hat, chair and a drink. This is a free Seminar and open to the public. For more information, contact Melissa at (760) 873-7854 or melyeager@ucanr.edu.
Wednesday, Aug. 17 LPUSD BOARD MEETING
The Lone Pine Unified School District board of trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the District Conference Room at 301 S. Hay St. The meeting may be viewed at https://inyocoe. zoom.us/j/97038962819. Public comments will be taken in person at the the meeting. The Zoom interface will not be used for accepting public comment.
Thursday, Aug. 18 CLASSIC CAR SHOW
The Bishop Senior Center, 682 Spruce St., Bishop, will be hosting a classic car show in its parking lot from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Owners will be on hand to talk about their unique vehicles.
BISHOP TOPS
Bishop TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays, 6 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, Aug. 19 FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS
Eastern Sierra Artists and the city of Bishop present Friday Night Markets in Downtown Bishop on Academy Street between Main Street and Warren Street from 5:30 - 9 p.m. The free event features live music, local crafts, artisans, products from the region, food booths, beer/cocktails, a farmers market and more. For vendor information, call/texts Gaye Mueller, (760) 937-2942 or email EasternSierraArtist@gmail.com.
Saturday, Aug. 20 C5 STUDIOS ARTS, CRAFTS ACTIVITY
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops and more. Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled. For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, visit https://www. c5studios.org/classes-calendar.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Alabama Hills Artist in Residence Art Showcase hosted by Bishop Bureau of Land Management and Alabama Hills Stewardship Group; from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Forum Theater in Lone Pine, 141 N. Jackson St.
LONE PINE VOLLEYBALL
The Lone Pine VFW Auxiliary will be hosting a spaghetti dinner with proceeds benefitting the Lone Pine High School Volleyball Program from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Lone Pine VFW, 481 S. Main St., Lone Pine. The $10 dinner includes Caesar salad and garlic bread. Pre-sale tickets available from any volleyball player - or just walk in. Dine-in or take-out available.
BISHOP ELKS STEAK BARBECUE
Bishop Elks 1603 invites the general public and members to a steak barbecue at Elks Park, 3301 W. Line St. Bar opens 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Adults $15 and youth under 12 $5. The menu will be steak (you cook your own), salad, and sides. For further information call the Elks Lodge at (760) 873-3221.
Sunday, Aug. 21 INY350
INYO350, 350 Mono and partners the Sierra Club Range of Light Group, Friends of the Inyo, and others are scheduled to meet at Izaak Walton Park at 4 p.m. – “we are FINALLY gathering in person to laugh, eat, be inspired by a great speaker, listen to music and engage with each other on local issues and future actions we can take together.”
Monday, Aug. 22 FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK
Free concert by Bishop Community Band at the City Park Gazebo beginning at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.
Tuesday, Aug. 23 C5 STUDIOS OPEN MIC NITE
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, will be hosting an open mic nite for local entertainers to perform poetry, music, comedy, etc., with sign-up from 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 25 BISHOP LIONS CLUB
Bishop Lions Club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays, VFW Hall, 484 Short St., Bishop. For more information, call club President Barb Smith, , (760) 937-2272.
BISHOP TOPS
Bishop TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays, 6 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, Aug. 26 GARDENS FOR PEACE
Manzanar National Historic Site invites the public to a weekend of special events to celebrate the United Nations’ 2022 International Day of Peace. With its large collection of Japanese gardens, Manzanar NHS is one of only 20 places across the continent selected to take part in the North American Japanese Garden Association’s signature event, “Gardens for Peace,” to promote world peace and understanding. Presentation on the Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall Brown, 6 to 8 p.m., banquet room of the Lone Pine Smokehouse, 325 S,. Main St., Lone Pine. Dinners (including vegetarian options) will be available for purchase.