COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Ongoing ADOPT A SHELTER DOG
Give a dog a reason to be thankful – adopt a shelter dog for $10.* The fee is for the entire month of November.
*Fees include spay/neuter and first set of shots
For more information, please contact the Inyo County Animal Shelter at (760) 938-2715. Address: 1001 County Road, Big Pine Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., closed Monday. This promotion and message is brought to you by Eastern Sierra Dog Rescue.
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.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 12 COSO MONTHLY BIRD WALK
The COSO bird walk is an easy walk around the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Conservation Open Space Area behind the U.S. Forest Service/BLM offices, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, starting at 8:30 a.m.
EASTERN SIERRA BOWMEN
Eastern Sierra Bowmen will be having a turkey shoot at Millpond archery range. Sign-ups start at 9 a.m. Join us for some fun shooting and novelties.
MAKERS MARKET
There will be a Makers Market from 3 - 7 p.m. featuring local artists and makers, food and beverages at the Owens Valley Distillery, 237 E. South St., Bishop.
Sunday, Nov. 13 VFW BREAKFAST
Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be ham steak, eggs to order, hashbrowns, English muffins, coffee, orange juice and hot chocolate, all for a donation of $14 for adults, children 12 years and younger eat for half price. This breakfast is open to the public. Free delivery is available. Call (760) 920-0106, or (760) 873-5770 for more information.
Monday, Nov. 14 PUMPKIN PIE CONTEST
The Big Pine Civic Club will hold its annual pumpkin pie contest on starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Big Pine Town Hall before the regular Civic Club meeting. Come and enjoy local chefs battle it out for the title of best baker; first place $30; second place $15, third place $10. Items on the agenda for the Civic Club: annual Christmas Tree lighting, Citizen of the Year committee, discussion of a New Year’s Eve dance, nomination for 2023 Civic Club officers, presentation from Smoking Cessation and reports from Inyo County representatives.
BISHOP CITY COUNCIL
The Bishop City Council is scheduled to meet in open session at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Bishop City Hall, 301 W. Line St. Meeting agendas, including how the meetings can be viewed remotely, can be found on the city’s website, www.cityofbishop.com.
BISHOP SCHOOL BOARD
The Bishop Unified School District Board of Trustees meets at 6 p.m. in the Bishop Tribal Chambers, 50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, and via Zoom. For more information, including the meeting’s agenda, go to www.bishopschools. org.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 ‘SIERRA TRAILS’ BOOK RELEASE
The Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Information Center will host a “Sierra Trails Runs: A Guide to the Eastside” book release party at the Mountain Rambler Brewery, 186 S. Main St., Bishop, from 5 - 8 p.m. The night will include a show, raffle, book signing and more.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 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, Nov. 17 IC BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Inyo County Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. at the Inyo County Office of Education, George Lozito Conference Room, 166 Grandview Drive, Bishop,. For more information, including the meeting agenda, go to www.inyocoe. org.
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
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, Nov. 19 BP AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Big Pine American Legion Auxiliary Unit 457 will be hosting the District 27 meeting starting at 10 a.m. in the town hall. A traditional Thanksgiving luncheon will be served for $10. All auxiliary members and veterans are encouraged to attend these events.
FALL/CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOUTIQUE
Bishop Senior Center Recreation Committee’s annual Fall/Christmas Craft Boutique, featuring See’s candy, peanut brittle, homebaked sweets and more, will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bishop Senior Center, 682 Spruce St., behind the Bishop City Park. For more information, call Becky Manross, (760) 873-7502.
Sunday, Nov. 20 INDEPENDENCE THANKSGIVING
The annual Independence Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be at 2 p.m. at the Owens Valley School multipurpose room behind the gym located at 202 S. Clay St., Independence. Bring a Thanksgiving dish to accompany turkey, dressing and gravy; table service is provided. All are welcome. For more information, call Rich, (760) 878-8109.
Friday, Nov. 25 TRAIN RIDES AT LAWS MUSEUM
The Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site will feature Death Valley Brill Car No. 5 train rides from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Rides last 15 to 20 minutes, and cost $5 per person for adults and children older than 10 years in age. Children under 10 can ride for $1. Babes in arms and well-behaved pets ride free. Tickets can be purchased in the Depot with cash. For more information, call (760) 873-5950 or email lawsrailroadmuseum@gmail.com.
Saturday, Nov. 26 CARDINAL VILLAGE
The Cardinal Village Tree Sale and Christmas Fun runs from Nov. 26 through Dec. 17 featuring trees for sale every Friday to Sunday after Thanksgiving through the weekend before Christmas. When the trees are selling the General Store is open and the Gingerbread Cafe will be serving soups, cinnamon rolls and other goodies from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Santa will be with at Cardinal Village from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 - 5 p.m. on Sundays. There is also free ice skating. You can bring your own skates, or borrow from the resort. Check out Cardinal Village Resort’s Facebook Page for more information. Cardinal Village Resort is located at 321 Cardinal Road, Bishop.
Tuesday, Nov. 29 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/.
ASTRONOMY LECTURE
Greg Hellbourg of Caltech’s Owens Valley Radio Observatory, will present “Where is Everybody,” an astronomy lecture at 6 p.m. at the Bishop Union High School Auditorium 301 N Fowler,
Bishop. For more information, call (760) 358-6410.
Wednesday, Nov. 30 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, Dec. 1 LIGHT UP A LIFE CEREMONY
The Light Up A Life Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony will be from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Pioneer Home Health Care, 363 Academy Ave., Bishop. Friends and loved ones are honored, remembered or memorialized. Light refreshments will be served following the tree lighting. Everyone is welcome. Your gift of $10 will light a bulb in their honor while supporting the good works of hospice care. Call Pioneer Home Health Care to sponsor light(s); (760) 872-4663 or visit 363 Academy Ave.
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 8726729 or visit www.tops.org.
Friday, Dec. 2 ALTRUSA ART SALE
An art sale hosted by Altrusa International of the Eastern Sierra and C5 Studios Community Arts Center will be from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The featured artist will be Nora Akino. C5 Studios is located at 210 S. Warren St., Bishop.