COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing FESTIVAL OF FRIGHTS
Organizers of the Festival of Frights, formerly Trunk or Treat, set for Oct. 22, are still seeking organizations, clubs, groups and individuals to host booths. For more information about booth space, the pumpkin carving contest of the event in general, contact Karey Poole with the city of Bishop, kpoole@cityofbishop.com or (760) 9202720.
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, nature-based 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.
AL AUXILIARY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Attention teens in need of service hours and adults who just want to volunteer. The American Legion Auxiliary needs volunteers for their various activities though out the year, If interested, please call Danielle White 760 873-5839, Joyce Curwick 909 342-2167 or Jan Alcorn 909 973-3166.
WILDLIFE PROGRAMS OUTDOORS
Wildcare Eastern Sierra offers free outdoor education programs in its yard when weather allows. Hawks, raven, snakes, birds, reptiles; nests, feathers, bones, rocks, shells, more. Families, small groups, clubs: call the center at (760) 8721487 to schedule date.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 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.
SIHD SPECIAL MEETING
The Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom -teleconference. The agenda will be available on the SIHD website www.sihd.org. ZoomTeleconference info will be provided. The district encourages citizens to attend board meetings to stay updated on important community issues.
Wednesday, Oct. 19 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.
ALABAMA HILLS HAPPENING
Join the Bureau of Land Management and the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group for the next virtual Hills Happening event. Learn about the changes coming to the Alabama Hills. The virtual event will be from 5 - 6 p.m. To attend, register at: https://bit.ly/3df4d2H or email jking@ kearnswest.com.
LONE PINE SCHOOLS
The Lone Pine Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the District Conference Room, 301 S. Hay St.., Lone Pine. For more information, including the agenda, go to www.lpusddist.org.
Thursday, Oct. 20 HISTORIC AGRICULTURE PRACTICES
Join Bureau of Land Management archeologist Greg Haverstock to learn about pre-colonial Nüümü (Paiute People) agricultural practices and irrigation systems of the Payahuunadü (Owens Valley) during the 15th Century at this free Zoom event from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Project collaborators include USGS geologist Angela Jayko, former White Mountain Research Station Historian Daniel Pritchett, and the late Bishop Paiute Tribal Elder Harry Williams. Register via Zoom at www.wmrc.edu. This is a remote learning seminar.
BISHOP SCHOOL BOARD
The Bishop Unified School District Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the Carl Lind Board Room on the Bishop Union High School campus, 301 N. Fowler St. and via Zoom. For more information, including the meeting’s agenda, go to www.bishopschools.org.
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.
Saturday, Oct. 22 BISHOP GUN CLUB 5-STAND
Five-stand is coming to Bishop Gun Club starting at 8 a.m. Cost is $7 per round, (open to the public), shooters supplies their own ammo (25 to 30 per round). Five-Stand is a cross trap, skeet and sporting clays, clays flying from eight throwers at all angles. For more information, call Gary (760) 937-4971, or Jim, (760) 872-0852.
OWENS RIVER STEWARDSHIP
The Third Annual Upper Owens River Stewardship event will be from 9 a.m. noon. Volunteers will help clean up the watershed, Brown’s Campground, Layton Springs and Benton Crossing area. Breakfast and lunch provided, naturebased kids activities and fly fishing demo. Masks, gloves, trash bags and trash grabbers will be provided. Meet at the Upper Owens Benton Crossing Road parking area.
MANZANAR FISHING CLUB TOUR
Cory Shiozaki, director of “The Manzanar Fishing Club,” Dylan Wakasa, and Michael Nakamura, second unit director of photography for the documentary, at noon in the Manzanar Visitor Center will share stories of Manzanar’s fishermen who snuck away from camp under cover of darkness to fish some of the Eastern Sierra’s best local fishing holes. It will be followed by a driving and walking tour from - 3 p.m. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. For more information, go to www. nps.gov/manzu.
FESTIVAL OF FRIGHTS
Festival of Frights, formerly Trunk or Treat, will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Bishop Tri-County Fairgrounds. The event promises scares for all ages with bounce houses, food vendors, pumpkin patch, scare zone and a pumpkin carving contest. For more information contact Karey Poole with the city of Bishop, kpoole@cityofbishop.com or (760) 920-2720.
Tuesday, Oct. 25 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.
CALICO QUILTERS
The regular monthly meeting of the Calico Quilters, 10 a.m., at the Patio Building of the Tri-County Fairgrounds. Following the meeting, join the quilters in their annual potluck luncheon and planning session for 2023. Bring a dish to share and ideas for projects, classes, workshops and community outreach.
Wednesday, Oct. 26 SOUTHERN AIRPORT COMMITTEE
The Southern Inyo Airport Advisory Committee will conduct its quarterly meeting at 7 a.m. at the Lone Pine Death Valley Terminal Building. Contact Ashley Helms for more information, (760) 878-0200.
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, Oct. 27 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.
CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET
Meet the candidates currently running for office in Inyo County inn the general election on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Whiskey Creek Banquet Room. This evening of casual conversation is a great opportunity to have one-on-one discussions about the issues at hand and a chance for the candidates to get to know the community they will be serving if elected. Cookies and water will be provided. Participants are welcome to get dinner and drinks and bring them into the banquet room though there will be no servers in the banquet room for the event. The event is hosted by Free Eastside; contact Kristin Ostly, (760) 920-4034 for more information.