COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ongoing BISHOP FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Bishop Fire Department is looking for new volunteer firefighters and EMTs. No previous fire-fighting experience is necessary. Anyone interested in joining the department is invited to attend any department training this January, which take place at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fire Training Facility, 960 Poleta Road. Call (760) 873-5485 for more information.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

A grief support group, courtesy of Hospice of the Owens Valley, will be from Jan. 26 - March 16, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (760) 872-4663. Space is limited; handbook is provided. Patrick Thompson is the facilitator.

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.

Sunday, Jan. 8 VFW BREAKFAST

Bishop VFW Auxiliary Post 8988 is serving breakfast from 9–11 a.m. at 484 Short St. The menu will be waffles with strawberry topping, eggs to order, big link sausage, 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, Jan. 9 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.

FREEDOM FROM SMOKING

Inyo County will be offering a free 8-week Freedom From Smoking cessation class beginning Jan. 9 until Feb. 27, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the Inyo County Consolidated Office Building in Bishop. Pre-registration is required by calling (760) 872-1886 and a commitment to complete all eight weeks of the course.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 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/.

BIG PINE SCHOOL BOARD

Big Pine Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will be at 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, after Jan. 6.

BISHOP CREEK CSD

The next board meeting of the Bishop Creek Water Association will be at 7 p.m. The agenda for the meeting can be found association’s website (www.bishopcreekwater.org). This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Instructions for participation in the meeting can be found on the association’s website. 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, Jan. 11 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, Jan. 12 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.

Saturday, Jan. 14 COFFEE WITH CLIMBING RANGERS

Every Saturday the Bishop Area Climbing Rangers will be serving free Black Sheep Coffee at the Pleasant Valley “Pit” Campground from 8 - 10 a.m. Come out and meet the rangers, Matthew and Casey, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. This program will continue through March.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 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/.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 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, Jan. 19 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.

Saturday, Jan. 21 CHSRA DISTRICT 9 RODEO

Watch local California High School Rodeo Association District 9 junior high school and high school cowboys and cowgirls compete in all of your favorite events for free at the Eastern Sierra TriCounty Fairgrounds in Bishop. For more information, go to www.tricountyfair.com.

SAGE TO SUMMIT RACE SERIES

Run, jog or walk for a great cause. Race No. 1 on Jan. 21 will benefit Wild Iris with Race No. 2 on Feb.. 25 benefitting the Eastside Student Center.

Call Sage to Summit, (760) 8721756, for more information.

COFFEE WITH CLIMBING RANGERS

Every Saturday the Bishop Area Climbing Rangers will be serving free Black Sheep Coffee at the Pleasant Valley “Pit” Campground from 8 - 10 a.m. Come out and meet the rangers, Matthew and Casey, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee. This program will continue through March.

Sunday, Jan. 22 CHSRA DISTRICT 9 RODEO

Watch local California High School Rodeo Association District 9 junior high school and high school cowboys and cowgirls compete in all of your favorite events for free at the Eastern Sierra TriCounty Fairgrounds in Bishop. For more information, go to www.tricountyfair.com.

Sunday, Jan. 22 CHSRA DISTRICT 9 RODEO

Watch local California High School Rodeo Association District 9 junior high school and high school cowboys and cowgirls compete in all of your favorite events for free at the Eastern Sierra TriCounty Fairgrounds in Bishop. For more information, go to www.tricountyfair.com.

Monday, Jan. 23 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.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 NIH AUXILIARY

The Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary meet every Wednesday at the Hospital Annex 2759 Birch Street (enter at the Grandview Street Entrance) at 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, Jan. 26 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.

Saturday, Jan. 28 FLASH FOXY

Flash Foxy, a women’s climbing organization, will be offering a winter introduction to “trad climbing” on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 in Bishop, which will cover the essentials of traditional climbing for beginners and the more experienced.

All courses will be offered on a sliding scale starting at $50/

For more information, go to www. flashfoxy.com.