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Flash Foxy Winter Course – Single Pitch Rescue Skills

Bishop, CA

Been climbing a while, and now you’re ready to take your skills to the next level? Our 1-day: Single Pitch Rescue Skills course will teach you some tips to get yourself out of tricky situations. Accidents happen, but you can be more prepared! Our 2-day: Single Pitch Skills course is for the intermediate trad climber looking learn advanced systems and technical skills including anchor building, belay takeovers, hauling, ascending and more!

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Sage to Summit Winter Race Series

Bishop, CA

Run, jog or walk for a great cause. Race #1 on 1/21 benefits Wild Iris. Race #2 on 2/25 benefits Eastside Student Center. Race #3 on 3/3 benefits Inyo County Search and Rescue. Contact Sage to Summit for more info.

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Free Coffee With Climbing Rangers

Bishop, CA

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

Free
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Free Movie Night at the Cinema

Museum of Western Film History 701 S Main Street, Lone Pine, CA

Experience two free movies at the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History.  Come see Top Gun Maverick Febuary 11th or  Black Panther Febuary 25th.  Both movies start at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 for these events.  

free

Yoga & Acupressure – A Self Care Workshop with Romina

Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio 275 South Main Street, Bishop, CA

Come practice Gentle Yoga in which you also learn acupressure. Gain understanding of the Chinese meridian system (each month we will focus on a particular body part or “system”) in which you can apply to your daily life. Price:  $25 Drop-In - Monthly Members use your code for 10% this workshop. In-Studio  & Online.  Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to class time. You must sign-in to book a spot in this class.

$25

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Field Trip

Bishop, CA

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Foundation will provide free public field trips to view Sierra Bighorn.  Pre-registration at RSVP as soon as possible.  

free

WMRC – Rock Art East of the Range of Light: One Piece of the Global Puzzle

White Mountain Research Center 3000 East Line Street, Bishop, CA

David Lee of Western Rock Art Research  will hold this remote zoom lecture and present rock art information gathered from over twenty years of documentation in the Eastern Sierra.  Register online via zoom.  See WMRC website.

free

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Sage to Summit Winter Race Series

Bishop, CA

Run, jog or walk for a great cause. Race #1 on 1/21 benefits Wild Iris. Race #2 on 2/25 benefits Eastside Student Center. Race #3 on 3/3 benefits Inyo County Search and Rescue. Contact Sage to Summit for more info.

Lone Pine Trout Derby

Diaz Lake Lone Pine, CA

$800 Blind Bogey. Przies for largest fish and tagged fish. Sign up day of derby 6-8 am at Diaz Lake. General $10, kids 11 & under FREE.

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Free Coffee With Climbing Rangers

Bishop, CA

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

Free

Free Movie Night at the Cinema

Museum of Western Film History 701 S Main Street, Lone Pine, CA

Experience two free movies at the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History.  Come see Black Panther March 4th or Wakanda Forever March18th.  Both movies start at 6pm and doors open at 5:30pm.  

free
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C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA

C5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more.  Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled.  For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.

Blake Jones Trout Derby Postponed. Rescheduled to May 13, 2023.

Bishop, CA

The Trout Derby has been rescheduled to May 13 due to climate related safety reasons. The 2023 Blake Jones Trout Derby has been POSTPONED As everyone is aware, the Eastern Sierra has received unusually large amounts of snow this year. While it is sunny today, there is another very wet storm predicted for this weekend. Inyo County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about avalanches and potential flooding. CalOES plans to utilize the Tri-County Fairgrounds as an evacuation site. Snow, ice and mud make access to Pleasant Valley Reservoir difficult and the Owens River is high and flowing faster than […]

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Free Coffee With Climbing Rangers

Bishop, CA

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

Free

Women in Mining History

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA

Spend your day at Laws to learn about Womens' role in mining during the frontier era.  Laws docents will conduct presentations about their contributions to this lesser known side of wild west history.  For more info, please go to Laws website.

WMRC – 2022-2023 Eastern Sierra Avalanche Activity

White Mountain Research Center 3000 East Line Street, Bishop, CA

Sue Berak, former Sierra Avalanche Center Forecaster, discusses Eastern Sierra avalanche activity & climate change implications.  Register by zoom on WRMC website.

Free

Flash Foxy Climbing Festival

Bishop, CA

Bishop not only offers world-class bouldering but also provides hundreds of sport and trad routes nearby.  We hope that the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival* will not only reach veteran climbers but also provide a safe space for beginner climbers to come and learn more about all that climbing has to offer! Flash Foxy Climbing Festival* welcomes all women and genderqueer climbers to join us at this event.

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Field Trip

Bishop, CA

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Foundation will provide free public field trips to view Sierra Bighorn.  Pre-registration at RSVP as soon as possible.  

free

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at VFW

VFW 484 Short St., Bishop, CA

Traditional corned beef & cabbage dinner. Dine-in or take-out. For more info, call Cheryl (760)920-0106.

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Free Coffee With Climbing Rangers

Bishop, CA

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

Free
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Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA

Come experience a ride on caboose #401 pulled behind Slim Princess #18, often considered "Sisters in History". For more information  call 760-873-5950 or visit Lawsmuseum.org or email . Food vendors will be onsite

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA

C5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more.  Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled.  For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.

Free Movie Night at the Cinema

Museum of Western Film History 701 S Main Street, Lone Pine, CA

Experience two free movies at the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film History.  Come see Black Panther March 4th or Wakanda Forever March18th.  Both movies start at 6pm and doors open at 5:30pm.  

free
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Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA

Come experience a ride on caboose #401 pulled behind Slim Princess #18, often considered "Sisters in History". For more information  call 760-873-5950 or visit Lawsmuseum.org or email . Food vendors will be onsite

Mule Deer Migration Field Trip with ESLT

Bishop, CA

Come learn more about mule deer and their seasonal migration with Eastern Sierra Land Trust (ESLT) and CDFW Human-Wildlife Conflict Scientist Daniel Taylor! ESLT’s Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip is an educational tour on the Round Valley mule deer herd’s winter range from 2-4pm on March 19th. Visit www.eslt.org/events for more details on this free, family-friendly event. Email for more information.

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA

C5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more.  Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled.  For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA

C5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more.  Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled.  For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.