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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.

Flash Foxy Winter Course – Single Pitch Skills

Bishop, CA, United States

Been climbing a while, and now you’re ready to take your skills to the next level?  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!

6th Annual Blue Ribbon Walk & Run

Brown's Town Campground Corner of US 395 & Schober Lane, Bishop, CA

Family friendly 5K walk or run. Teams Welcome. T-shirts for first 120 to sign up. Early registration 3/22 11am-1pm at NIH; 3/20, 3/21, 3/23 & 3/24 at Shallcross & Associates, 250 Sneden Street in Bishop.

Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center

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

Walking Water & Three Creeks along with The Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center invite you to join them for a conversation with local & global Water Protectors.

Free

Wild Spirits

Cerro Coso Community College 4090 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Wild Spirits celebration of Eastern Sierra wildlife.  Free food & wine, silent auction, door prizes.  Suggested donation $15.00.  Every dollar you spend goes to help our injured and orphaned wild patients. Wildlife ambassadors: Razzle the Raven, Spirit the Red-tailed Hawk, Cindy the Bat, baby desert tortoise and more.

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C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

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.

Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Home Street Middle School

Bishop, CA, United States

Home Street Middle School Community Easter Egg Hunt April 8th @ 9:30 am.  Ages Newborn to 13.  Hear the story of the resurrection of Jesus.  There will be games and prizes.  

Big Pine Easter Egg Hunt

Bishop, CA, United States

Big Pine Civic Club will host the annual community Easter Egg Hunt in Mendenhall Park at 12 Noon. Over one thousand eggs for the hunt, special golden eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt at Elks Park

Bishop Elks Park Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Elks Lodge will host annual egg hunt at Elks Park on West Line Street. Free hot dogs and drinks for the kids and plenty of eggs including "special eggs" with great prizes. For more information, call 760-873-3221.

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Sharing Owens Valley Indigenous Oral Traditions

96.1 - KBPT Radio Bishop, CA, United States

Tune into local radio station KBPT - 96.1 to hear traditional stories of the first Owens Valley people who prospered in the area.  Please preregister by scanning the QR code in the embedded flyer.

Free
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C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

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.

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Old Spanish Trail Heritage Weekend

Tecopa Hot Springs Resort Tecopa Hot Springs, CA, United States

Enjoy the area and activities while learning about and raising funds for the Southern Inyo Fire Protection District. Tecopa-Community-Day-OST-schedule

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

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, United States

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, United States

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.

Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake CA, United States

Since 2015, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has celebrated the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens lake to replenish their strength before they continue their transcontinental journey.  They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia.  Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival.

$22 – $55
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Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake CA, United States

Since 2015, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has celebrated the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens lake to replenish their strength before they continue their transcontinental journey.  They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia.  Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival.

$22 – $55

Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Annual Earth Day

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

Earth Day 2023.  Bishop Paiute Tribe's Earth Day and Spring Market.

Earth Day Sierra Celebration

Bishop City Park 700 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Live music, arts and crafts, food booths, kids' activities, Native dance and more fun Earth Day activities.  Click link below for the Community Arts Day flyer. 2023-CAD-English

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

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

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.

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Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United States

Learn about the natural history of the Alabama Hills with BLM rangers.  Meet at the Mobius Trailhead Parking Lot, 1.5 miles north on Movie Flat Road from Whitney Portal Road.  Children need to be accompanied by adults.  Wear sturdy walking shoes.  Be prepared for weather changes.  Bring water & snacks.  Program may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, etc.

Free