Event and meeting ticklers
June 30: Special Town Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Suite Z to review the 2010/11 budget.
July 3: Mammoth Lakes Swim Team is hosting the“Fourth of July Tri” at Whitmore pool. Three FUN races are offered this year for anyone who wants to participate: an adult and teen Super Sprint (250 meter swim – 6 mile bike – 1.5 mile run), a Kids Full Triathlon geared toward 7-12 year olds (200 meter swim – 3 mile bike – 1 mile run), and a Kids Mini Triathlon geared toward kids 7 and under (100 meter swim – 1 mile bike – 0.5 mile run). Enter before June 30 to ensure you receive a T-shirt. Visit www.mammothsharks.org for registration forms and more information.
July 3: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Horseshoe Lake parking area. Summer of Stewardship Lakes Basin Cleanup–“Protect Our Headwaters Day.” Help Friends of the Inyo take care of Mammoth’s favorite playground–the Lakes Basin! Celebrate the freedom of free-flowing lakes and streams as we pick up trash and fishing line around the lakes. There will be prizes for the most trash collected, plus information about water health and how we can all help protect our most precious resource. Lunch and raffle prizes are included, too! Friends of the Inyo supplies the trash bags, gloves, grabbers and tools, plus water, snacks and lunch. Wear work clothes (sturdy, close-toed shoes, long pants, sun protection). Volunteers of all ages are welcome. More info: Call the FOI summer hotline–760-914-3311 or e-mail explore@friendsotheinyo.org.
Saturday, July 10: 10 a.m. Bodie and Potato Peak Hike. Join “Bodie” Jack Shipley and friends on a scenic hike of the highpoints of the Bodie Hills! Late spring runoff should make for a nice wildflower display. Moderate to strenuous 8 mile hike with 500 + feet of elevation gain. Forty percent dirt road, 60 percent cross-country. Bring sun protection, food and water. No dogs, please. Meet at end of pavement on the Bodie Road (CA 270) at 10 a.m. More information: explore@friendsoftheinyo.org
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