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September, 2010

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All month EVERY MONDAY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER: Don't forget the Community Band concerts at the Gazebo in the Bishop City Park at 8:00 p.m. Bring a chair and enjoy the local musicians.
Every Sat Eastern Sierra Certified Farmers Market. Every Saturday through mid-October at 9am at the Bishop City Park.  Be sure to arrive by 9am for the best selection of locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs & flowers.
All month FALL COLORS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA 
Catch the annual display of autumn splendor in the Bishop area starting at the higher elevations of Bishop Creek Canyon around the middle of this month, peaking at the end of the September, early October in the canyon.  Call for a free Fall Color Guide 760-873-8405 or toll free 888-395-3952. Click here for the latest updates.
Labor Day weekend 2-6 Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair - Bishop
Inyo, Mono, & Alpine counties get together for a good old-fashioned county fair! Competition for the coveted blue ribbons, pie contest, pet show, horse show, salsa contest, homebrewed beer and wine contest, carnival rides and games, rodeos, destruction derby, petting zoo, live music, strolling and stage acts, great food, vendors galore and so much more! 760-873-3588 www.tricountyfair.com
Labor Day Weekend Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Show in Bishop City Park.  This annual show includes dozens and dozens of booths featuring art, photography, jewelry, weavings, wood carving & turning, ceramics, gourd art, clothing, food, and more.  9-6 pm Friday-Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm Monday.  For more info contact Inyou Council for the Arts at 760-873-8014.
11 Foundation for Excellence Dinner at Apple Hill Ranch-Do not miss an evening with Celebrity Chef Pascal on Saturday, September 11, 2010! Pascal of Pascal's in Newport Beach, CA., will be preparing a gourmet dinner with locally grown meats and vegetables. This will be an evening to remember. For more information please visit http://savorthesierra.com/
11 Good Ole Days at LAWS Join us at Laws Railroad Museum, Bishop - This day of fun for the whole family!For more information call (760) 873-5950 
13 Bishop City Council Meeting - The Bishop City Council meets 2nd and 4th monday of each month,7:30pm at the Bishop City Hall located at 377 West Line Street. Visit the city website www.ca-bishop.us and view the agenda. For more information please call the city at (760) 873-5863
16 Bishop Chamber Membership Luncheon - 12 noon at Whiskey Creek Restaurant. Guest speaker, lunch is just $10 per person. All members and the public are invited, bring a friend! For more info call 760-873-8405
17-19 The 18th Annual Millpond Music Festival - featuring live entertainment with an eclectic and fine collection of traditional and contemporary music. Beautiful mountain backdrop, children's arts & crafts activities, workshops by performers, Art Show by local artists, food & drink booths. For more information and updates on the line-up call 760-873-8014 or click www.inyo.org/millpond
24th-26th 25th Annual Pow Wow & California Indian Day Celebration - Bishop. Celebrate California Indian Day in Bishop on the Paiute Shoshone Reservation. The events will be take place on Pa Ha Lane at the Pow Wow Grounds, adjacent to the Paiute Palace Casino.For more information, please call 1-888-Paiute or visit www.paiutepalace.com
27 Bishop City Council meeting-- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30pm at the Bishop City Hall located at 377 West Line Street. Visit the city website www.ca-bishop.us and view the agenda. For more information please call the city at (760) 873-5863


October, 2010

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All month FALL COLORS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA 
Catch the annual display of autumn splendor in the Bishop area at the higher elevations of Bishop Creek Canyon peaking at the beginning of October in the canyon and lasting through early November in Bishop & the Owens Valley.  Call for a free Fall Color Guide 760-873-8405 or toll free 888-395-3952. Click here for the latest updates.
1-3 Fall Colors Cruise and Car Show Tri-County Fairgrounds Bishop. Classic cars in a classic setting. Sponsored by the Owens Valley Cruisers Car Club 760-920-3666 or 760-873-3901 Click here for more info: www.owensvalleycruisers.com
2 Choo-Choo Swap Meet Tri-County Fairgrounds. Neat stuff at bargain prices! 760-873-5950
8-10 20th Annual Lone Pine Film Festival - Lone Pine, Inyo County Movies If you love Western movies, this is the BIG ONE! -tours -stars -panels -parade -memorabilia dealers -arts & crafts show -music -closing campfire plus opening night concert featuring Belinda Gail & Curly Musgrave. Don't miss it! Contact the Lone Film Festival & Film History Museum at (760) 876-9103 Click here for more info!
12 Bishop City Council meeting-- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month,7:30pm at the Bishop City Hall located at 377 West Line Street. Visit the city website www.ca-bishop.us and view the agenda. For more information please call the city at (760) 873-5863
21 Bishop Chamber Membership Luncheon - 12 noon at Whiskey Creek Restaurant. Guest speaker, lunch is just $10 per person. All members and the public are invited, bring a friend! For more info call 760-873-8405
25 Bishop City Council meeting-- 2nd and 4th monday of each month,7:30pm at the Bishop City Hall located at 377 West Line Street. Visit the city website www.ca-bishop.us and view the agenda. For more information please call the city at (760) 873-5863
TBA VCMC Dual Sport Motorcycle Rally.  For more information, contact Kyle 805-782-8963

November, 2010

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6 Arts and Crafts Show- At the Home Economics Building, Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop 760-873-3588, www.tricountyfair.com
8 Bishop City Council meeting-- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30pm at the Bishop City Hall located at 377 West Line Street. Visit the city website www.ca-bishop.us and view the agenda. For more information please call the city at (760) 873-5863
15 The General Trout Season closes in Inyo and Mono counties. However, there is year 'round fishing in the Owens River and Pleasant Valley Reservoir near Bishop. Click here for more info.
22 Bishop City Council Meeting- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30pm at the Bishop City Hall located at 377 West Line Street. Visit the city website www.ca-bishop.us and view the agenda. For more information please call the city at (760) 873-5863

December, 2010

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3 Bishop Chamber's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony  - Bishop City Park Festivities start at 5:30 pm. Park Christmas tree lights up at