Event ticklers

Blood save lives – bank on it

Find the hero in you as United Blood Services and Mammoth Noon Rotary sponsor the annual Fall Blood Drive at the Main Street Fire Station #1. Appointments: Tuesday, Oct. 18, and Wednesday, Oct. 19, daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring a photo ID and your donor card if you have one. Free cholesterol screening with every donation. To schedule an appointment, log on to www.bloodhero.com and use the sponsor code SNOW, or call 760.914.0470.

“Party in Pink” Zumbathon

Zumba instructor Kaysie Wyman Williams hosts a Breast Cancer charity event on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Snowcreek Athletic Club, 51 Club Drive in Mammoth.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Tickets: just $10, open to the public. Info/tix: 760.934.8511.

Adopt a dog, cat from Inyo

The Inyo County Animal Shelter in Big Pine, has lots of great dogs of all sizes and all ages that need loving homes. Foster parents, the Shelter is also looking for good foster homes as well.

And feline fans, don’t forget to visit the cat room, too. Volunteers to help walk dogs would be greatly appreciated!” The Inyo Shelter is located in Big Pine at County and Reynolds roads. Closed Monday. Call 760.938.2715 for more details.

Bid adieu to this season’s flu

Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of six months. FluMist nasal spray is available for healthy 2-18 year olds.

Pneumococcal vaccine will be available. Cost: free with Medicare Part B card; otherwise $66. Cost for Flu vaccine: $10 for adults, $2 for children (6 months to age 18), and free with Medicare Part “B.” Children may also receive flu vaccine at school clinics this fall.

Oct. 17: June Lake Community Center, 5-6:30 p.m.

Oct.19: Bidgeport Health Department 12:30-4 p.m.

Oct. 20: Lee Vining Community Center 5-6:30 p.m.

Oct. 26: Crowley Lake Fire Station, 4-7 p.m.

Aha, Union Bank have heart

Join the American Heart Association and Union Bank for the Inaugural Eastern Sierra Heart Walk on Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at Brown’s Town Campground in Bishop.

Info: contact Dina Polis, Union Bank Sr. Relationship Banker, at dina.polis@unionbank.com or 760.934.2547.