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Manzanar National Historic Site’s Public Archeology Program

Bishop, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area.  Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush and downed trees. In the Staff Housing […]

1872 Earthquake Rememberance

Bishop, CA, United States

Join Eastern California Museum at the Gravesite of the 1872 Lone Pine Earthquake Victims, located on the west side of Highway 395 one mile north of Lone Pine. This will be an historical remembrance of the great Lone Pine Earthquake of 1872 that struck the Eastern Sierra impacting lives, property and landscapes. Hear stories and accounts of this powerful event. For further information and questions, contact the Eastern California Museum at 760-878-0258.

Manzanar National Historic Site’s Public Archeology Program

Bishop, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site’s award-winning public archeology program is returning with three projects this year. On March 24-29, May 27-31, and September 2-6, volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the National Park Service in uncovering and preserving Manzanar’s Hospital area, the Children’s Village orphanage, and the Administration and Staff Housing area.  Work at the Hospital will include rebuilding a collapsed rock wall, removing brush and dead trees, clearing flood deposits, resetting building footers, and excavating landscaping features. At Children’s Village, volunteers will rebuild rustic wood fences, expose building footers, and clear brush and downed trees. In the Staff Housing […]

Climber Coffee

Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.

FREE

Climber Coffee

Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.

FREE

Climber Coffee

Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.

FREE

Buttermilks Stewardship Day

Bishop, CA, United States

Join the Bishop Climbing Rangers in the Buttermilks parking lot at 8:30am for trail work and litter pickup. We'll have free hot coffee, trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers, and swag. Volunteers must sign a waiver and will work independently or in small groups. Bring: sun protection, warm clothes, water, snacks, a mask, and sturdy shoes.

Trout Rodeo

Bishop, CA, United States

Welcome to the first ever Trout Rodeo in Bishop, California on February 26, 2022! This catch and release tournament is a challenge to ALL anglers to see who comes out on top. The event is open to fly and conventional anglers and we have made it easy to be a part of it!  Cost Individuals - 25.00 per person.  Teams - There is an additional fee (20.00) if you want to compete in the team category and there will be separate prizes for each team member. To compete as a team, you must designate a Team Leader as all participants need […]

$25.00

Go For Broke Spirit Event

Bishop, CA, United States

The National Park Service is hosting a Day of Remembrance virtual event and an on-site showing of part of photographer Shane Sato’s “Go For Broke Spirit” exhibit on 2/18 at 2pm.

FREE
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Climber Coffee

Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop Climbing Rangers are available for free coffee and a chat about local ethics and stewardship. Take a stand for our climbing areas.

FREE

Happy Boulders Stewardship Day

Bishop, CA, United States

Meet the Bishop Climbing Rangers in the Happy Boulder Parking lot at 9am. They'll have free coffee, trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers and swag for volunteers! Making a few minor adjustments to your climbing practice is easy to do and will help protect Bishop for the long haul! Volunteers must sign a waiver and will work independently or in small groups. Here's a reminder about the good outdoor etiquette we can all learn and practice. What to Bring: Sunscreen Warm Layers Water Snacks Sturdy Shoes Email with questions or to sign up!  

WMRC – The Bigger Picture: How Rock Art fit into the Lives of the People who made it

Bishop, CA, United States

This lecture combines vivid photographs of rock art, people, animals, and exotic landscapes with insights gained over twenty-five years of researching and documenting rock art in western North America and ten field seasons documenting Aboriginal rock art and associated traditional knowledge with the Wardaman people of northern Australia.

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Magic of Christmas

Bishop, CA, United States

An Outdoor 30-minute Christmas Musical on December 10, 11 with four performance times to choose from. Presented by the Nazarene Church.

$6.00
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Kids Night Out

Bishop, CA, United States

Gymnastics, Crafts and Holiday Fun! Drop the kids (ages 5-12) off so you can get your shopping done. Space is very limited.

$20.00

Partial Lunar Eclipse

Bishop, CA, United States

Gaze upon the second lunar eclipse of 2021.

Beatty Days

Bishop, CA, United States

Join us for a weekend in Beatty, Nevada with old west shoot outs, ICS Chili Cookoff, 5K run, 2K walk, Poker walk, bed races, parade, desert art show, model railroads, car show, corn hole toss tournament and more! Hosted by the Beatty Chamber of Commerce.

Fire Prevention Week

Bishop, CA, United States

Community invited to Bishop Fire Department Open House to Learn the “Sounds of Safety” Annual event set for Wednesday, Oct. 6 Firefighting enthusiasts of all ages are invited to visit the Bishop Volunteer Fire Department for its annual open house as the department celebrates Fire Prevention Week this October. The open house will take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Fire Station One, located at 209 W. Line St. in Bishop. Come enjoy home-baked cookies, Black Sheep hot chocolate and firefighting activities with local volunteer firefighters and Pluggy – the animatronic fire hydrant that serves as an ambassador and […]

Manzanar’s Gardens for Peace

Bishop, CA, United States

Manzanar National Historic Site invites the public to recognize the United Nations’ 2021 International Day of Peace on September 18, 2021. Manzanar is one of only 14 places across the continent selected by the North American Japanese Garden Association to host a “Gardens for Peace” event. During World War II, incarcerated Japanese Americans created gardens as places of serenity and beauty throughout Manzanar. Their works remain a testament to cultural pride in the face of prejudice, hope and action in the face of forced confinement, and building community ties in the face of imposed institutionalism. Manzanar’s “Gardens for Peace” event […]

First Friday Night Markets

Bishop, CA, United States

Downtown Bishop on Academy Street, between Main Street and Warren Street.  Handcrafted items, crafters and artisans, local produce, kid crafts, wine tasting, food booths, local beer and distillery and local bands. Sponsored by Inyo County, City of Bishop, Eastern Sierra Artists, and Mammoth Brewing Co.

Fair Parade

Bishop, CA, United States

The Tri-County Fair will include a Labor Day Parade this year! The parade is on Saturday September 4, @ 10:00 am on Main Street in Bishop, Ca. The parade will start with a cattle drive down Main Street! It will also include entertainment including a juggler, mime, awesome animal stilt walkers featured at the fair this year, derby cars, fire department and other first responders and more. The entire community is invited to be a part of the parade.

FREE

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Tuesday Fish Talks

Bishop, CA, United States

Sierra Bright Dot Fly Fishing Guide Service is hosting Tuesday Talks with Fred at Mahogany Smoked Meats every Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. This is an opportunity to chat with Fred Rowe of Sierra Bright Dot about any Eastern Sierra fly fishing opportunities, fly fishing techniques, or fly tying patterns.

Jupiter at Opposition

Bishop, CA, United States

Grab a glimpse of Jupiter and four of its largest moons.

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First Friday Night Markets

Bishop, CA, United States

Downtown Bishop on Academy Street, between Main Street and Warren Street.  Handcrafted items, crafters and artisans, local produce, kid crafts, wine tasting, food booths, local beer and distillery and local bands. Sponsored by Inyo County, City of Bishop, Eastern Sierra Artists, and Mammoth Brewing Co.

Full Supermoon

Bishop, CA, United States

The moon will be near its closest approach to earth, making it appear brighter and larger than usual. 

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Lyrids Meteor Shower

Bishop, CA, United States

Marvel at this annual shower which radiates from the constellation Lyra.

Venus & Jupiter Conjunction

Bishop, CA, United States

Our solar system's two brightest planets will appear close together in the sky just before sunrise.