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Community Calendar
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Friday, 02 January 2009 |
Friday January 2, 2009
Family Movie Night at the Library
Showing Horton Hears a Who at the Mammoth Lakes Library starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call (760) 934-4777.
Monday January 5, 2009
Snowcreek Athletic Club Boot Camp
Get your boot kicked with this military style workout. One hour, two times a week for 6-weeks. Members and non-members welcome. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (760) 934-8511 x. 105.
Tuesday January 6, 2009
Free Homebuyer Education Classes
Due to popular demand Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) will be offering free Homebuyer Education classes for anyone interested on the process of purchasing a home. The training will discuss the entire purchase process, from shopping for a loan, to working with escrow officers, to understanding loan terms, and how your credit report impacts you in today’s market. Classes will be held at the MLH office from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Space is limited. Call (760) 934-4740 to register.
Eastern Sierra Photographers Club
Meeting at the DWP conference room in Bishop, at 7 p.m. Bring slides, prints or digital images to share. For more information, call (760) 937-7736.
Thursday January 8, 2009
Financial aid for college workshop
Financial aid workshop for seniors and their parents. Get step-by-step help with the FAFSA form! Conducted by Cheryl Petersen, School Counselor from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Mammoth High School library. For more information, call (760) 934-8541, x236.
Sierra Club Thursday Morning Snow Play
Everyone welcome! We concentrate on conditioning, technique practice, and learning about our local landscape and critters. All skill levels are welcome. We like to help newcomers get started. Bring water and lunch or snack; wear sunscreen, hat, and layered clothing. Thursday treks will last about two hours. Weather and snow conditions determine where we will go. Meet at ML Union Bank parking lot at 10 a.m. Leader: Dick Baggett (924-5749).
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Mono County Democratic Central Committee Meeting
All Democrats and Independents Welcome! Come join our effort to register voters and support the campaign for a positive change in America’s direction. 10 a.m. to Noon, Mammoth Lakes Library Reading Room. For more information, call (760) 647-6425.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sierra Club Ski and Snowshoe Tour
Everyone welcome! The Sunday trips will be easy tours (about 5 miles) and are open to both snowshoers and skiers; however, showshoers must be able to keep up. Our trips could be described as snow hiking, as we won’t usually be on groomed trails. We learn about nature, local landscape and proposed wilderness issues. Suitable rental equipment is available locally. Dress in layered clothing to be prepared for changeable weather. Wear sunscreen; bring water and lunch or snack. Weather and snow conditions determine where we will go. Meet at ML Union Bank parking lot at 10 a.m. Leaders: John Walter (934-1767 and Jean Dillingham (648-7109).
Monday January 12
Free Homebuyer Education Classes
Due to popular demand Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) will be offering free Homebuyer Education classes for anyone interested on the process of purchasing a home. The training will discuss the entire purchase process, from shopping for a loan, to working with escrow officers, to understanding loan terms, and how your credit report impacts you in today’s market. Classes will be held at the MLH office from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Space is limited. Call (760) 934-4740 to register.
Tuesday January 13
Yoga for children at the Mammoth Lakes Library
Join Mammoth Lakes Library staff from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for yoga. Children in kindergarten through third grade are eligible to participate. Please pick up a registration form at the Mammoth Lakes Library. There is no charge for the class and mats will be provided. For more information call the library at (760) 934-4777.
Mammoth Lakes Housing Café discussion
Mammoth Lakes Housing is preparing our local Community Housing Strategy! Your opinion counts and is critical to help us better serve you, the community. Take advantage of the opportunity to lay the framework for the future of affordable community housing by sharing your thoughts related to housing and enjoy refreshments from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aspen Village Apartments Recreation Center at 1700 Old Mammoth Road. For more information, call (760) 934-4740.
The Calendar will cover two weeks’ time. Weekly events are posted online in the Bulletin Board section. To minimize duplication, events occurring in this time frame are generally not repeated in the Bulletin Board listings online.
Holiday Deadlines: 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 for the Dec. 25 issue and 3 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 24 for the Jan. 1 issue.
On-going events &
Things to do
Sundays
Sierra Club Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Tours.
The Sunday trips will be easy tours (about 5 miles) and are open to both snowshoers and skiers; however, showshoers must be able to keep up. Our trips could be described as snow hiking, as we won’t usually be on groomed trails. Most Nordic track or touring skis will work, although waxless, patterned skis are preferred. Most any snowshoe will do although newer, lightweight ones are preferable
Suitable rental equipment is available locally. Dress in layered clothing to be prepared for changeable weather. Wear sunscreen; bring water and lunch or snack. During Jan. and Feb. meet at 10 a.m. in the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot. For more information, call John Walter (760-934-1767), Jean Dillingham (760-648-7109), or Bryce Wheeler (760-934-3764).
Wednesdays
Story Hour and Crafts at the Mammoth Lakes Library
From 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bilingual book reading accompanied by arts and crafts activities for children ages 0-5. The library is located at 400 Sierra Park Road. Call (760) 934-4777.
Sam the Reading Dog
On the first Wednesday of every month, Sam the Reading Dog will be visiting the Mammoth Lakes Library. He loves to read and be petted. Children of all ages are invited to stop by to read to Sam or be read to while sitting with him. Info: (760) 934-4777
Thursdays
Sierra Club Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Tours.
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, and continuing through April or until the snow runs out. Thursday morning snow play. We concentrate on conditioning, technique practice, and learning about our local landscape and critters. All skill levels are welcome. Bring water and lunch or snack; wear sunscreen, hat, and layered clothing. Treks will last about two hours. During Jan. and Feb. meet at 10 a.m. in the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot. For more information, call John Walter (760-934-1767), Jean Dillingham (760-648-7109), or Bryce Wheeler (760-934-3764).
Saturdays
Story Hour and Crafts at the Mammoth Lakes Library
From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bilingual book reading accompanied by arts and crafts activities for children ages 0-5. The library is located at 400 Sierra Park Road. Call (760) 934-4777.
Everyday
Past Tents: The Way We Camped
Past Tents, a traveling exhibit about “The Way We Camped” from the Gold Rush to the mid 1900s, can be seen at the Eastern California Museum in Independence from Dec. 1 to Feb. 22, 2009. This free exhibit shows how people camped from Death Valley to Yosemite by using 50 historical photographs and other artifacts from the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley and other California museums. The Museum is located at 155 N. Grant Street, in Independence, and is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends and weekdays. For more information, call (760) 878-0258, www.inyocounty.us/ecmuseum.
The Norman Clyde Exhibit Spotlights ‘The Pack with Legs’
Legendary mountaineer Norman Clyde roamed the high Sierra from his home in Independence. “The pack with legs,” is how Clyde has been described, a testament to his ability to traverse all types of terrain with an 80-pound pack. The Norman Clyde exhibit at the Eastern California Museum will run from March 21, 2009 until Fall 2009. The Museum is located at 155 N. Grant Street, in Independence, and is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends and weekdays. For more information, call (760) 878-0258, www.inyocounty.us/ecmuseum.
Bodie State Historic Park
Park and museum hours are dependent on staff availability and weather. The turnoff for Bodie is seven miles south of Bridgeport on U.S. 395. From there, the park is 13 miles and the last three miles are on dirt. Guests planning to visit the park should call ahead for latest conditions. Info: (760) 647-6445 or
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Manzanar Interpretive Center
The interpretive center – featuring exhibits, films and a bookstore – is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Nov 1 through March 31, 2009. From Oct. 15, 2008 to Jan. 31, 2009, Ranger programs are given every Saturday starting at 2:30 p.m. Programs range from a 15-minute talk inside at a table-top model of camp, short films with facilitated discussions, and guided walks outside. For more information, call (760) 878-2194 x. 2710 or visit www.nps.gov/manz.
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center
The Visitor Center, located ¼ mile north of Lee Vining, is open 7 days a week: Sunday–Thursday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Visit the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association Bookstore, join ranger-led naturalist programs and enjoy several exhibits free of charge. The films Of Ice and Fire: A Portrait of the Mono Basin and The Spirit of Yosemite are also free of charge.
The South Tufa area on Mono Lake can be reached by driving five miles south of Lee Vining on U.S. 395, then east on Hwy 120 (towards Benton) for approximately five miles; follow the signs to South Tufa. Explore the tufa grove and the mysteries of Mono Lake. Admission: $3 per person (under 18 is free), 80 percent of which supports education, restoration and resource protection. Interagency passes are accepted. Info: (760) 647-3044 for Mono Basin Visitor Center or (760) 647-3044 for Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve.
Bulletin Board–Events
Thursday January 15, 2009
Sierra Club Thursday Morning Snow Play
Everyone welcome! We concentrate on conditioning, technique practice, and learning about our local landscape and critters. All skill levels are welcome. We like to help newcomers get started. Bring water and lunch or snack; wear sunscreen, hat, and layered clothing. Thursday treks will last about two hours. Weather and snow conditions determine where we will go. Meet at ML Union Bank parking lot at 10 a.m. Leader: Dick Baggett (924-5749).
Free Homebuyer Education Classes
Due to popular demand Mammoth Lakes Housing (MLH) will be offering free Homebuyer Education classes for anyone interested on the process of purchasing a home. The training will discuss the entire purchase process, from shopping for a loan, to working with escrow officers, to understanding loan terms, and how your credit report impacts you in today’s market. Classes will be held at the MLH office from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Space is limited. Call (760) 934-4740 to register.
Tuesday January 20
Yoga for children at the Mammoth Lakes Library
Join Mammoth Lakes Library staff from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for yoga. Children in kindergarten through third grade are eligible to participate. Please pick up a registration form at the Mammoth Lakes Library. There is no charge for the class and mats will be provided. For more information call the library at (760) 934-4777.
Sierra Club Refreshments and Social Notice
Come for a presentation of “Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management on the Inyo National Forest and Beyond” by Mike Hilton, Acting Heritage Program Manager, Inyo National Forest. At the new Crowley Lake Community Center. Refreshments and social at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. Please bring an appetizer, drinks, or dessert. For more information, call (760) 872-4596.
Tuesday January 27
Yoga for children at the Mammoth Lakes Library
Join Mammoth Lakes Library staff from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for yoga. Children in kindergarten through third grade are eligible to participate. Please pick up a registration form at the Mammoth Lakes Library. There is no charge for the class and mats will be provided. For more information call the library at (760) 934-4777.
Saturday January 31, 2009
Chamber Music Unbound
Presents The Food of Love at 7:30 pm at Cerro Coso College in Mammoth Lakes. True to Shakespeare’s “if music be the food of love”, the Felici Piano Trio “plays on” in the Mendelssohn year 2009. For more information, call (760) 934-7015 or visit www.chambermusicunbound.org.
Monday February 2, 2009
Bishop Community Concert Association Presents
Neal Larrabee, Pianist – For more information, call (76) 873-6690.
Mammoth Lakes Housing Open House
Mammoth Lakes Housing is preparing our local Community Housing Strategy! Your opinion counts and is critical to help us better serve you, the community. Take advantage of the opportunity to lay the framework for the future of affordable community housing by sharing your thoughts related to housing and enjoy refreshments from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mammoth Lakes Housing office. For more information, call (760) 934-4740.
Wednesday February 4, 2009
Felici Trio at the Mammoth Library
The Felici Trio will perform special musical story-hours at the Mammoth Lakes Library. The performance is at 10:30 and are free and open to the public. Call (760) 934-4777.
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Bishop Community Concert Association Presents
Grada – For more information, call (76) 873-6690.
Wednesday May 13, 2009
Felici Trio at the Mammoth Library
The Felici Trio will perform special musical story-hours at the Mammoth Lakes Library. The performance is at 10:30 and are free and open to the public. Call (760) 934-4777.
Saturday March 21, 2009
Chamber Music Unbound
Presents A Fountain of Youth at 7:30 pm at Cerro Coso College in Mammoth Lakes. The Felici Trio with guest artists Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, violin, and Jodi Levitz, viola. For more information, call (760) 934-7015 or visit www.chambermusicunbound.org.
Friday May 8, 2009
Chamber Music Unbound
Presents Bel Canto at 7:30 pm at Bishop Union High School in Mammoth Lakes. The Felici Trio with guest artists Josefina Vergara, violin, and Nico Abondolo, bass. For more information, call (760) 934-7015 or visit www.chambermusicunbound.org.
Saturday May 9, 2009
Chamber Music Unbound
Presents The Food of Love at 7:30 pm at Cerro Coso College in Mammoth Lakes. The Felici Trio with guest artists Josefina Vergara, violin, and Nico Abondolo, bass. For more information, call (760) 934-7015 or visit www.chambermusicunbound.org.
Events is a community public service posting of nonprofit events outside of the two week period of our Calendar section. For inclusion, fax (760) 934-3951, e-mail
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or stop by the office at 452 Old Mammoth Road on the second floor of the Sierra Center Mall. Deadline: Fridays at 3 p.m. —MT
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