COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing 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.
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 9733166.
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) 872-1487 to schedule date.
CULTURAL CENTER STAFF TRAINING
The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 25 through Friday, Oct. 28, due to staff training and will re-open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Normal hours of operation are currently Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p..m.; closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact the Cultural Center at (760) 87-8844.
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.
C5 STUDIOS ACTIVITY ARTS, CRAFTS
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops and more from 7 - 9 p.m. 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/classescalendar.
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) 8734059.
C5 STUDIOS ACTIVITY CRAFTS
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops and more from 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. 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.
Thursday, Oct. 27 C5 STUDIOS ARTS, CRAFTS ACTIVITY
C5 Studios, 210 S. Warren St., Bishop, offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops and more from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 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.
BISHOP TOPS ARTS,
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 8726729 or visit www.tops.org.
CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET
Meet the candidates currently running for office in Inyo County inn the general election 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.
Friday, Oct. 28 HISTORY CONFERENCE
The seventh annual Eastern Sierra History Conference will focus on people, places and events of the Sierra Nevada from Oct. 28 - Oct. 30 at Cerro Coso Community College Bishop campus. Field trips will be available Sunday, Oct. 30. For more information, go to www.sierraforever.org/eshc/ or call Jeff, (785) 230-9396.
Saturday, Oct. 29 HALLOWEEN YARD SALE
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 118, will be having its Halloween Yard Sale from 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The organization will be raising money for the veterans Christmas gifts and Girls State. The sale will be at 3154 S. Tumbleweed Road, Bishop. Children in costume will get a treat.
BIZARRE BAZAAR
The Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center is hosting its second annual Bizarre Bazaar, an outdoor craft fair on the front lawn of the Cultural Center from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. , which will feature spook-tacular craft items made by local vendors to get a head start on holiday shopping. There will be food, raffles, cake walks, pumpkin carving contest, costume contest and a traditional card tournament! All vendors are welcome to set up for $10 plus a raffle item donation by Friday, Oct. 28. For more information, contact the Cultural Center at (760) 8738844.
COSTUME GALA AT C5 STUDIOS
Costume contest, live music and dance party for guests 18 and older from 7 p.m. - midnight. Special dance party with Sandy and the High Country. Purchase tickets online at c5studios. org.
MURDER MYSTERY PLAY
“Tête-à-Tête,” a murder mystery play set in 1920s Paris, is set to open at 7 p.m. at the newly refurbished Forum Theater in Lone Pine. “Tête-àTête” is a magical, dramatic look into the art scene of Paris and a tricky mystery inspired by the works of Agatha Christie with the audience getting a chance to guess whodunit, how, and why. Tickets are $20 each and are sold on Eventbrite under “Tête-à-Tête: A Murder Mystery Play in 1920’s Paris.” Email mastermysteryproductions@ hotmail.com for more information.
Tuesday, Nov. 1 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.
PERSPECTIVES ON WILDFIRES
Join geography Professor Glen MacDonald to explore the changing California wildfire regime during the 21st Century and its related causes from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the White Mountain Research Center, 3000 E. Line St., Bishop. For more information, contact Gaylene, wmrcinfo@ ucla.edu.