SOS: Horseshoe and McLeod

Summer of Stewardship Trail Days resume on Saturday, July 14, at Horseshoe & McLeod lakes.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join Friends of the Inyo and MLTPA in beautifying Horseshoe & McLeod Lakes for the 2nd of five 2012 Mammoth Lakes Trail System Summer of Stewardship Trail Days.

Start off with a bagel breakfast, courtesy of Old New York Deli, then on to trail maintenance, lakeshore cleanup and other stewardship activities followed by lunch and prizes! Dress for trail work with sturdy, close-toed shoes, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt. Gloves and tools provided.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Horseshoe Lake.  More info: Visit www.mltpa.org, email drew@friendsoftheinyo.org, or call 760.873.6500.

David Lindley live in concert

If you’ve never seen David Lindley, but always wanted to, now’s your chance, and in a very intimate setting, the ICA Theater, 137 Main Street in Bishop, this Saturday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word “eclectic.”

Well known for his tenure as a featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band, El Rayo-X, he’s long championed the concept of world music, with American folk, blues and bluegrass traditions, and elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy and Turkish sources. Lindley’s vocal style and “demented” sense of humor make his onstage banter a highlight of the show.

Tix ($22 adults/$18 students & seniors) and info: 760.873.8014.

Sierra Park Clinic reception

Join Sierra Park Clinic staff in their newly remodeled lobby for a “Meet & Greet” with Mammoth Hospital care providers on Wednesday, July 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. More info: contact Lori Ciccarelli at 760.924.4015.

ESLT Lands and Legacy weekend

Join the Eastern Sierra Land Trust during  the weekend of July 20-22, when they feature events designed to showcase the dramatic Eastern Sierra landscape and connect ESLT supporters and members to this treasured land. NBA great, bicycle enthusiast, and ESLT member and supporter Bill Walton, will participate in the weekend’s events, which include:

Friday, July 20: Basketball Clinic with Bill Walton

Saturday, July 21: Bike-Fun Ride and Gala Dinner!

For more info or to purchase tickets: http://www.eslt.org/Pages/LandsLegacyWeekend2012.htm.

Install drip irrigation

Join the Univ. of California Cooperative Extension and Inyo & Mono Master Gardeners for “How to Install a Drip Irrigation System” this coming Monday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bishop Community Garden behind Sterling Heights, in the southeast corner of the Bishop City Park.

Like any living organism, plants need water to thrive. Living in an arid climate means that using water efficiently is especially important. A drip irrigation system can help minimize water loss that occurs from run-off, evaporation, and wind and also reduce the incidence of weeds and plant disease.

Master Gardeners will discuss the benefits of this type of watering system and offer an overview of different techniques and irrigation strategies. Attendees will receive instructional materials and have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration on how to set-up a drip irrigation system.

More info: contact Gail Swain at 760.872.2428. Visit www.ucanr.org/inyomono and like them on facebook for upcoming events.

Huskies hoop camp

Brush up your b-ball skills at the Huskies Hoop camp conducted by Mammoth High School coaches and players. Camp is open to Male and Female students going into grades 4-8. Camp will be held at the Mammoth High School Gym, July 30-Aug. 2, from 12-4 p.m. daily. Fee: $40, includes t-shirt.

Mail completed registration form and check (post date after July 1) payable to Mammoth High School Athletics to: Mammoth High School PO Box 3149 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. Scholarship assistance available.

Info/registration: Coach Jason 360.970.0321 or email Jellydonut72@gmail.com.