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Sound Healing Gong Bath

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

Stretch, breath and relax as you experience the healing sound frequencies of the gong.  Taught by Jenn Whitney.  Register online at Sierra Shanti website.

$25

NüüMü WIA-Nü Lecture Series: Weston Maddox – Tribal Artist

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Please join the Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center and the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission to celebrate tribal artist, Weston Maddox, designer and painter of the 1st Indigenous mural in Payahuunadü!  Come meet the artist! Mural Dedication at 11am at 150 S. Main Street at the South Wall of the Meat House. Hors d’oeuvres and presentation at 5:30pm at the Cultural Center at 2300 W. Line Street. All invited to attend both free events.   Support this local tribal artist!  For more information - 760-873-8844.

Free

Bishop Trout Rodeo

Bishop, CA, United States

The Bishop Trout Rodeo is coming back to Bishop! This is a catch and release event brought to you by the Southwest Council Fly Fishers International. We're lucky to have California fishing open year-round in Bishop, and we're going to celebrate with the second annual mid-winter trout rodeo! This will be a trout tournament for both fly fishers and conventional fishers. The Bishop Chamber of Commerce has been very supportive in bringing this event to our area. Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River will be the focus of the fishing.

Singing Bowl Soundbath with Amanda

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

Experience Sound Baths with Amanda featuring the magic of crystal singing bowls! Throughout life, we accumulate and store trauma in our nervous systems that cause internal body disharmony.  Sound baths foster a supportive space for deep relaxation and healing through sound. Quartz crystal singing bowls create pure and powerful tones which releases concealed traumas. No prior experience needed. You will lay on the floor for 45 minutes (bring a yoga mat, pillow for behind the head or knees, etc); wear loose fitting cozy clothing; please be punctual to not impact the sound space once created. Reservations Required.

$25

Reiki & Yin Yoga Experience

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

Allison Potter & Deborah Shubnel will lead this activity.  Reservations required.  Register and pay online at Sierra Shanti website.

$25

Free Movie Night at the Cinema

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

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

Tazbah Chavez- Local Native American Storytelling & Television Presentation

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Join us for an evening  of television  & storytelling with local Bishop Native American, Tazbah Chavez.  Tazbah is Co-Executive Producer/Episode Director of FX Channel's Reservation Dogs.

free

Bingo at VFW Post 8988

VFW 484 Short St., Bishop, CA, United States

$25 per person. Call Tricia for more information (760-937-3651

$25.0

“Awake – A Dream from Standing Rock” Film Screening & Community Dinner

Bishop Twin Theater & Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center

Please join us for an evening to honor the late filmmaker Myron Dewey who participated in filming the Standing Rock Protest.  After the movie screening, the community is invited to a meal from California Kitchen at the Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center.

WMRC – Climate Change Impacts on Xeric Alpine Plant Communities’ Taxonomic & Functional Diversity

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

Kaleb Goff, PhD Student at North Carolina State University, will discuss findings that demonstrate climate change’s effects on plant diversity and functionality within the xeric alpine ecosystems of the White Mountains, California.  This is a remote zoom event.  Register online via zoom.

Free

Flash Foxy Winter Course – Single Pitch Rescue Skills

Bishop, CA, United States

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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Free Movie Night at the Cinema

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

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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

Lone Pine Trout Derby

Diaz Lake Lone Pine, CA, United States

$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.

Free Movie Night at the Cinema

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

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

Women in Mining History

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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

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Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

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

Free Movie Night at the Cinema

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

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

Mule Deer Migration Field Trip with ESLT

Bishop, CA, United States

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.