COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Ongoing 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.

AL AUXILIARY HALLOWEEN SALE

American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 118 will be having it Halloween Yard Sale on Oct. 29 to raise money for the veterans Christmas gifts and Girls State. Anyone who has items they would like to donate, call Joyce Curwick, (909) 342-2167 or Danielle White, (760) 873-5839.

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

Saturday, Oct. 1 LAWS CHOO CHOO SWAP MEET

Check out the Eastern Sierra’s biggest annual yard sale at the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds. Gates open at a.m. Admission is $5 per person. All proceeds benefit Laws Railroad Museum. Contact Laws for more information, (760) 873-5950, or visit www.lawsmuseum.org. Sales spaces can be purchased for $45 at the museum.

OWENS VALLEY CRUISERS FALL COLORS CAR SHOW

Take a drive to the spectacular Owens Valley to the Bishop City Park for the annual Fall Colors Car Show. Participants can register Friday evening and socialize, or register Saturday morning at the show - no pre-registration required. Follow the signs from Main Street. Friday evening – music and food trucks. Saturday morning – car show with a Lions Club pancake breakfast available. Cost of entry $40, judging by Owens Valley Cruisers, awards at 3 p.m. Saturday. For more info, call Dennis Turner, (760) 937-1733 or Doug Clair, (760)937-7441.

ST. STEPHEN’S 41ST ANNIVERSARY

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Big Pine will be celebrating its 41st anniversary with an open house potluck at 7 p.m. on the corner of U.S. Highway 395 and Walnut Street. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, decadent desserts, fabulous dishes, and door prizes. Bring your favorite main dish or dessert for this fundraiser. All proceeds go to St. Stephen’s Building Repair Fund. For more information, call Rosemarie Todd, (760) 938-2911.

Sunday, Oct. 2 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Everyone is invited to have their pet blessed at a special service at 9 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 700 Hobson Street, Bishop. The annual “Blessing of the Animals” service will be held outside on the front lawn and will include all animals, large or small, (including birds, reptiles and hooved animals). Cameras are allowed and the church also will be taking photographs. Complimentary refreshments will be offered to all pets and their human companions after the service.

BISHOP AREA LIFE CHAIN

The Bishop Area Life Chain, an annual pro-life event held each year on the first Sunday of October across the country and in Canada, will be from 2 3:30 p.m. on Main Street, Bishop. Those who would like to participate in the silent, peaceful and visual demonstration should meet by 1:45 p.m. at Talmage Park at the corner of Academy and Main streets. A variety of pro-life signs will be available for participants. Bring sun hats, water and those who need to sit should bring chairs.

Monday, Oct. 3 BIG PINE SCHOOLS

The Big Pine Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the BPUSD Conference Building on the school campus. All are welcome. Check the posted agenda on the district website after Sept. 29.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 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, Oct. 5 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.

EASTERN SIERRA PHOTO CLUB

The Eastern Sierra Photographers Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Jill Kinmont Boothe School, 166 Grandview Road, Bishop. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Lynn Lippincott, (760) 9377736.

Thursday, Oct. 6 LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL

The Lone Pine Film Festival runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 9. The event includes film screenings, celebrity guests, movie location tours, Sunday parade, Sunday night campfire and much more. For more information, visit www. lonepinefilmfest.com or call the Museum of Western Film History, (760) 8769909.

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, Oct. 7 VENTURA COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB DUAL SPORT RALLY

Oct. 7 - Oct. 9 at the Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 475 Sierra Street, Bishop. The 15th Annual VCMC Bishop Dual Sport Rally presented by the Ventura County Motorcycle Club. Entry fees includes: 15 different GPS tracks, T-shirt, Friday Fiesta tacos (while they last), Saturday Banquet, Multi-Loops. Ride when you want. Stay on trails. Approximately 800 miles or more of riding with varying difficulty available. Go to www.vcmc.clubexpress.com for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 8 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 7:30 a.m.

FFA PUMPKIN PATCH

The Bishop Union High School Future Farmers of America will present the 2022 Pumpkin Patch, which promises family fun for all ages, from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. at the school farm on Sunland Road.

GRACE LUTHERAN YARD SALE

Grace Lutheran, 711 N. Fowler St., Bishop, will be hosting a yard sale from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Craft items will also be for sale. All proceeds will go to support the church’s missionaries in Kenya and in Mexico City.

Monday, Oct. 10 BIG PINE CANDIDATES NIGHT

The Big Pine Civic Club will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Night on at the Big Pine Town Hall beginning with a potluck starting at 5:30 p.m. Ribs and chicken will be provided by the Copper Top; Civic Club members are asked to bring a side dish and American Legion Auxiliary members will bring dessert. The regular Civic Club meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Each school board and sheriff candidate will be given five minutes to introduce themselves, followed by set questions from the civic club panel. This is a great opportunity for Big Pine citizens to meet and learn more about each candidates’ ideas and priorities before Election Day on Nov. 8.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 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.

Thursday, Oct. 13 BISHOP LIONS CLUB

Bishop Lions Club meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays. For more information, call club President Barb Smith, (760) 937-2272. Lions meetings in October will move to the Bishop Country Club due to remodeling at the VFW Hall. For updates and confirmation of meeting times and locations, including the approaching holidays contact Smith.

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.

MASTER GARDENERS

The UCCE Inyo and Mono counties’ Master Gardeners Evening with Gardeners is scheduled for at 6:30 p.m. at the at Home Street Garden Center, Bishop, and will focus on transitioning gardens from fall into winter and questions about fall-winter gardening. Bring a chair and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. This is free seminar is open to the public. For more information, contact Melissa, (760) 873-7854, or melyeager@ucanr. edu.