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 Mammoth Times Photo/Tiffany Henschel
Erratic winds whipped a fire near Mono Lake yesterday afternoon, growing the fire to 1,000 acres as of this morning. The fire, near the Mono Craters area and close to the junction of S.R. 120 East and U.S. 395, now has over 260 firefighters assigned to it, according to U.S. Forest Service/Inyo National Forest officials. The fire has closed 120 East for the time being and access to the South Tufa and Navy Beach area is also closed.
Four aircraft. including a helitanker, a helicopter and two air tankers will be on the fire today, as crews work to hold the northern flank of the fire near Highway 120 East.
The fire is estimated to be 20 percent contained.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.— WG |
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This weekend, in Mammoth |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
Friday October 23 -
Saturday October 24
Playhouse 395 presents “The Trip to Bountiful”
At the Inyo Council for the Arts Stage in Bishop. Evening performances every night at 7 p.m., with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.playhouse395.com or at the Box Office at 146 West Line Street in Bishop. For more information, call (760) 920-9100.
Saturday October 24
Granite Mountain Hike
Hike on the edge of the Great Basin in the Granite Mountain Wilderness area in eastern Mono County. Meet at the Highway 395/120 East intersection at 9 a.m. E-mail
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with questions, or call (760) 873-6500.
350 Eastside – Global Climate Change Awareness Event
Anyone concerned about global climate change can be part of this demonstration on McGee Mountain from 9 to 11 a.m. Under coordinated supervision, demonstrators will walk 10 minutes upslope, then line up across the hillside to form a large, colorful 350 figure. Photos of the event will be uploaded for worldwide viewing as part of an international effort. Participants should wear oversized, brightly colored clothes, long pants and sturdy shoes. Children and leashed dogs are also welcome and should wear brightly colored attire as well for maximum affect. For more information, go to: www.350.org, www.visitmammoth.com/oct350, or call 888-Go Mammoth.
GEO Country Western Party
At Lakanuki in the Village at Mammoth on from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10 entry to benefit the Geothermal Institute of Research, Education & Outreach’s educational programs in Mono County. Music by Jeffrey James and the Wanted Gang.
Book Signing
Debbie Madison will sign copies of her new book, “Bodie or Bust,” the first in a series of books about the 1800s in Bodie. 1-3 p.m., Booky Joint.
Sunday October 25
Fourth Annual ESWC Celebration At Mountain Light
Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care will host their Fourth Annual “Wild Spirits” celebration and fundraiser at Mountain Light Gallery in Bishop from 6-8 p.m. This event includes a silent and live auction, several raffles, door prizes, great food and drink, Karma the Red-tailed Hawk, a wildlife slideshow, reptile display, and more. An $8 donation is requested at the door. All proceeds go to helping injured and orphaned wildlife. For more information, call (760) 872-1487.
Laurence Juber in Concert
Two time Grammy winner, former lead guitarist with Wings and master of acoustic finger style will be performing at the Mammoth Lakes Arts Center. Located at the Mammoth Lakes Arts Center at 7:30 pm. . Tickets are $25.00 at the Mammoth Lakes Arts Center. For more information, call (760) 934-1900.
Fiddlin’ Pete Dinner/Concert
At the Sierra Inn in June Lake at 6 p.m. $45 for dinner and show. For more information, call (760) 648-7774.
American Legion Fund Raising Breakfast
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 118 will host a fund raising breakfast at the VFW Hall in Bishop from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call (760) 872-7035.
Audubon Field Trip
A birding and hiking trip along Rock Creek – weather permitting. Meet at the Sno-Park along the Rock Creek road at 9 a.m. Bring binoculars, water, lunch and warm clothing. For more information, call (760) 872-4596 or (760) 872-4774.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 October 2009 )
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