Inyo County - Community Reads
KICK OFF EVENT
Speaker: Peter Croft
Who is Peter Croft? Here he is climbing the "Incredible Hulk"
 

The Incredible Hulk - Solar Flare from Jeffery Morse on Vimeo.

When: This Friday, Jan 27 (5:30- 7:30PM)
Kickoff Event, Between a Rock & a Hard Place, celebrating mountain culture
Where: Mountain Light Gallery, 106 S. Main Street, Bishop

For more information, go the Inyo County Superintendent’s website at http://www.inyo.k12.ca.us/content.aspx?ID=625&title=Community%20Reads
Spellbinder Books in Bishop has plenty of the books for sale in two different editions.

Last  evening,  the  Bishop  City  Council  voted  unanimously  to  appoint  Interim  City  Administrator  Keith  Caldwell  as  City  Administrator.  “The  decision  to  take  ‘interim’  out  of  Keith’s  title  was  an  easy  one,”  said  Mayor  Laura  Smith.  “The  City  Council  is unanimously  happy  to  move  Keith  into  the  City  Administrator  position. 

The entire Council feels very confident in his ability to do a great job for the City.”    Keith  Caldwell  came  to  the  City  of  Bishop  on  June  11,  2007,  as  Community  Services  Director.  He  served  in  that  position  until  August  22,  2011,  when  he  was  appointed  Interim  City  Administrator/Community  Services  Director.  Before  he  came  to  Bishop,  Keith  served  as  Athletic  Division  Administrator  in  Athens  Clark  County, Georgia. 

The  City  Council  approved  a  new  five  year  City  Administrator/City  Clerk  Employment  Agreement.  Under  that  Agreement,  Keith  will  be  paid  a  salary  of  $135,000  per  year  without  any  built‐in  increases  which  results  in  a  net  savings  to  the  City.    Keith  will  continue  to  perform  the  functions  of  Community  Services  Director.     In  response  to  his  appointment,  Keith  said:  “I  appreciate  the  opportunity  to serve as City Administrator for the citizens of Bishop.  It is a privilege and honor to  work  alongside  a  very  dedicated  and  committed  staff  as  we  strive  to  become  a  model city for the future.”  

Congratulations Keith we know you'll do a phenomenal job!

Birding Sand Canyon with Kerncrest Audubon
Leaders: Bob and Susan Steele

Join us for a moderate hike (4-6 miles round trip with 400’ elevation gain) up Sand Canyon. We will start our walk in Kern County and walk up into the burn area that is in Inyo County. We will be targeting some of the ten species of woodpeckers and sapsuckers that have been seen in the canyon. We will also look for Brown Towhee, California Thrasher, and Wrentit.

When: Saturday January 28th, 2012 (9am)
Meet: 9am @ Sand Canyon Road
This is south of Pearsonville, and just south of Brown Road. Look for an unmarked dirt road to the west (you’ll be able to see the sand quarry).
Bring: Lunch, and water

Carpoolers Meet: Bishop's Joseph's Market at 6:30 a.m.
Expect 2 hours and 15 minutes travel time from Bishop.
Click here for the Eastern Sierra Audubon Society.

Back again for the sixth year in a row it's our 2012 Chocolate Mountain expedition.

A yearly favorite hike of ours, conditions will determine our footwear (as well as the difficulty) for this wonderful hike up Chocolate Mountain in the Piper Mountains Wilderness. It is a seven mile round trip with 1,500' of elevation gain and loss - most of which is on an old, closed road. A true island in a sea of desert, Chocolate looks out over Deep Springs, Eureka and Fish Lake valleys.

When: Sunday, Feb 12
Meet: 8:30am @ Big Pine Campground (junction of 168 and 395)
Bring: food and drink for the day, clothing for warm or cold, a pack to carry it all, and footwear appropriate to the conditions.

Snowshoes maybe required and are not provided. We have a few pair of snowshoes to lend so if you need them for this trip you should contact us. If you don't let us know ahead of time that you need them none will be provided. If it is snowy this will be a strenuous walk but it is an out-and-back so we can turn around anytime we want.

Click here for the official FOI webste for all the details.

Potluck and Movie Night
I hope you can join us for an unusual and controversial documentary called "Thrive."

Synopsis: THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream -- uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.

Check out the website for more info and to see the trailer: www.thrivemovement.com As always, we will have a pot luck at 5pm (bring a favorite dish) and the film at 6pm (bring an open mind).

Thrive
When: Saturday, Jan. 28 (5pm - 8pm)

• Potluck (5pm)
• Film (6pm)

Click here for the official "Thrive" website.
Where: Millcreek Station, 9 miles north of Bishop (think across from Millpond on 395)
Questions: (760) 387-2604
Click here for the Millcreek Station website.

And on February 4, at 6pm we will be joining brother and sister John and Trudie Millerburg in celebrating the joyous moments when they each began their life-long journeys in the search for meaning in this crazy world. David Frankel will take the stage and crank out some tunes to keep us dancing all night. This is a pot luck event as well so please bring some food or drink to share. Come on out and join the party and wish John and Trudie the happiest of birthdays. See you all there!

Birthday Party
When: Saturday, Feb. 4 (6pm)
Where: Millcreek Station, 9 miles north of Bishop (think across from Millpond on 395)
Questions: (760) 387-2604
Click here for the Millcreek Station website.

Click here for showtimes and trailers.

Pre-sale tickets available now! Come and join the fun! $10 buys you $100 in chips Good for Craps, Blackjack, Poker, and Wheel of Fortune. There are many prizes to win.

Proceeds will go to the many charities sponsored by the Bishop Elks Lodge.

Elks Lodge Casino Night Fundraiser
When: Saturday, Feb. 4 (7pm to 10 pm)
Where: 151 E. Line St., Bishop, CA
Questions: 760-873-3221

~ Mushroom Brie or Roasted Red Pepper Soup
~ Elvis muffins (pb & banana)
~ Sandwiches & Salads

Great Basin Bakery
Where: 275 D South Main St. (located on Lagoon st, just around the corner)
Questions: (760) 873-9828

Paul Fretheim will be the guest speaker at the Eastern Sierra Photography Club.

Paul is a professional, specializing in taking 360 degree panoramic photos. He will show both some of his creations and explain how the process works. The Photo Club is for all folks interested in learning more about the art of photography or just enjoy looking at beautiful and interesting photos. Everyone is welcome.
Click here to see some of this amazing 360 degree work on the official website.

When: Thursday, February 2 (7 pm)
Where: DWP, Mandich Lane (conference room)
Questions: Lynn 937-7736