SOS: Coastal cleanup day

Join FOI and MLTPA for Coastal Cleanup Day, the final SOS Volunteer Trails Day of the summer, this Saturday, Sept. 15. Gather @ Horseshoe Lake at 8:30 a.m. for a bagel breakfast courtesy of Old New York Deli, then deploy around Twin Lakes, Horseshoe Lake and Lakes Mamie, Mary and George. Lunch afterward hosted Horseshoe, courtesy of the Java Joint! Don’t forget there will be giveaways!

Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Gloves, tools and trash bags are provided. More info: Email Drew, call 805.405.7577, or visit the www.mltpa.org or www.friendsoftheinyo.org.

Watch for more next weekend on the upcoming FOI Member & Volunteer Weekend, Sept. 28-29.

New Troutlaw Roundup

The Eastern Sierra Fishing Coalition announces the launch of its new “Troutlaw Roundup” derby, designed to promote local businesses and stock Eastern Sierra lakes with Alpers trout weighing at least 5 pounds or greater.

The Eastern Sierra Fishing Coalition is selling 100 tagged Alpers Trout as part of next year’s “Troutlaw Roundup” derby being promoted in magazines, newspapers, radio, posters and news outlets throughout California. Businesses have the opportunity to purchase their own Alpers Trout, to be stocked in local waters for $200, along with a donated prize to be part of the derby. Each fish will be tagged with a prize redeemable through the Eastern Sierra Fishing Coalition’s website.

Individuals interested in purchasing a fish to promote their business can do so by contacting Mammoth Lakes Tourism’s Whitney Lennon or Alicia Vennos with Mono County Tourism. Fish available on a first-come, first-served bases until the 100 fish are sold. Dates for next year’s derby are still being finalized. Proceeds from events help stocking local waters.

Library calling all artists

Calling all Mammoth Lakes and Eastern Sierra Artists: the Mammoth Library wants you! Located across from Mammoth High School, next to the skating rink, the Library has lots a of great space to hang your works of art, including the Gallery Walls of the Elie Randol Reading Room. If you have paintings, photos, sketches or other works, but no place to display them, or never thought you’d put them on display, this is your opportunity, regardless of age or ability, to submit your work for consideration.

Last day is technically Sept. 20, but contact Sulin at 760.934.2820 or Bill at 760.934.8670 in any case to get your entry in ASAP! Works selected will hang Oct. 1-Nov. 30. No nudity, profanity or otherwise “unsuitable” entries, please. Must be framed and ready to hang, max weight: 50 pounds. More info: Suzanne, 760.934.5645.

“Thrill the World 2″

The survey results are in! Dance workshops will be Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. @ BUHS East Gym starting Sept. 15. And the charity that received the most votes is The Eastern Sierra Breast Cancer Alliance, so we will be donating all our proceeds to them.

We are asking everyone to make a one-time donation of at least $3 to cover event expenses and support the cause. So, prepare to get your cobwebs on, and practice your zombie march and roar. For up to the minute news, follow “Thrill the World” on Facebook.

Burnham mental health talk

Jordan Burnham will present a very special talk for the public on Mental Health this coming Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Mammoth Lakes Library’s Elie Randol Room.

Burnham will share experiences and insight on his struggle with depression, including his attempt to take his own life, and how his survival propelled him to begin to deal with his depression and learn healthier coping mechanisms.

Today, Jordan’s physical body is still recovering, but he has found emotional wellness through counseling, and a strong support system. In 2011, an ESPN special edition of its E:60 series on his experiences, “The Jordan Burnham Story,” was nominated for an Emmy Award.

Mono County Office of Education and the Mammoth Library are proud sponsors of Jordan Burnham for this community event. Burnham will also speak to Middle and High School students in Inyo and Mono counties.

Information or questions: call the Mono County Office of Education at 760.934.0031 and speak with Ana Danielson or Didi Tergesen.