Eastern Sierra events
June Lake Snowmobile Fest
Don’t miss the Snowmobile Festival, Friday – Sunday, March 1-3. The three-day event includes a Snowmobile Poker Run. Participants ride to different locations around the Loop and receive a playing card at each stop. The person with the best hand at the end of the ride wins.
And Saturdays there’s music in June Lake: Feb. 2 Jelly Bread @ Double Eagle Resort 7 p.m., Feb. 9 Fiddlin’ Pete @ Double Eagle Resort, 7 p.m., Feb. 16 Jeffrey James @ Sierra Inn, 9 p.m., March 9 Duct Tape @ Sierra Inn, 9 p.m. and March 16 Miss Lonely Hearts @ June Lake Community Certer, 7 p.m.
MHS singing Valentines
Surprise your love with a singing valentine and a long stemmed red rose; all for just a $20 donation to the Mammoth High School Music department.
Choose from any of the following songs: 1. “Hunny” (Folk-style love song); 2. “When I’m 64” (The Beatles); 3. “Te Amo tanto” (Flex).
Delivery will take place on Feb. 8.
More information or to order, contact Music@Mammothusd.org.
LA Aqueduct workshops
A century after the completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, a team of four graduate landscape architecture students from Cal Poly Pomona is creating a vision for the next century of the Eastern Sierra. The students will hold two public workshops for the community to participate in the design process by sharing ideas about issues including priorities for local economic development, water rights and usage, and recreation. The workshops are in Lone Pine on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Statham Hall, and in June Lake on Sunday, Feb. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center.
All Owens Valley and Mono Basin residents are invited to attend the free workshops in Lone Pine and June Lake. Info: email: aqueduct@csupomona.edu or visit: http://aqueductfutures.wordpress.com/events-calendar.
Winterfest goes jazzy
Mammoth Lakes Rotary Club hosts its annual Winterfest Gala Benefit Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Canyon Lodge. Entertainment provided by jazz great Yve Evans on vocal and piano. In addition to an auction and prizes, the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Service Above Self Award will be presented to Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee co-founders Ken and Flossie Coulter, who will also receive a Key to the Town.
Earlier in the day, take a Ski Poker Run on the Mountain. Best hand picked from 7 runs wins a new pari of skis! Sign up from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mill! Theme this year: “Mardi Gras,” costumes optional. Donation: $100, Proceeds benefit local schools and youth programs. RSVP: sarah@mammothit.com or call 760.934.4382.
Register for Little League
Mono County Little League registration is open now through March 8 to all players 4-15 who live in Mono County (Age determined as of May 1, 2013). Opening Day of the season is May 4 – season continues through June 15, practices beginning in April. Registration Fee(s): $70 First Child, $60 Second Child, $50 Third + children. SAVE $10 PER CHILD IF YOU REGISTER BY FEB. 6. Limited financial aid available; submit written request to: MCLL, P.O. Box 18, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. Info: www.monocountylittleleague.com.
AARP tax-aide in Mammoth
The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, partnered with the Mammoth Lakes Library offers free tax help, preparation and e-filing for low and middle-income taxpayers. The volunteer counselors are trained and certified through the IRS/AARP training program each year and are qualified to assist with most all of the tax issues you face.
This service is being provided in the Mammoth Lakes Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. throughout tax season, from Feb. 4 through April 15. Spanish-speaking volunteers available.
Call Sue Stavlo at 760.934.5674 or email her at suestavlo@yahoo.com for information or an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
