Eastern Sierra events
Veterans Weekend fee free
The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at recreation sites across the country Nov. 10-12 in recognition of Veterans Day Weekend. Locally on the Inyo National Forest, day-use fees will be waived at South Tufa in the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area and Schulman Grove in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The road to Schulman Grove, as well as the new visitor center, are expected to remain open until snowstorms close them for the season. Due to recent storms visitors traveling the White Mtn. Road to Schulman Grove should be prepared for some snow and/or ice on the road. Fees on the Inyo National Forest will remain in effect for overnight camping and wilderness permit reservations.
Info: call 760.873.2427.
MMSA opening day festivities
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area’s Opening Day is set for Thursday, Nov. 8. Here’s what you can look forward to: on Thursday, First Chair is at 8:30 a.m., followed by the traditional Opening Day Champagne Toast on the Main Lodge Sundeck at 11 a.m., and live music by Eastside Five on the Main Lodge Sundeck starting at 11:30 a.m. Later at 7 p.m. in The Village at Mammoth, Standard Films premieres the new movie, “2112,” followed by a Volcom VIP Reception at Sushi Rei at 8 p.m.
On Friday, Nov. 9, it’s DJ Matty Mo at the Gondola booth in Main Park at 10 a.m. Later, be at McCoy Sports for a Fashion Open House at McCoy Sports w/DJ Slipmatt from 5-7 p.m. Head over to the Grand Sierra Lodge in The Village at Mammoth for the Spring Break Snowboard Project by Corey Smith Pop-Up Art Show starting at 5 p.m.
Oakley presents “Horgasm,” Torstein Horgmo’s documentary movie premiere in The Village at Mammoth at 7 p.m. And at 9 p.m. Vestal + Oakley present Winterfest 2012 with Blondfire and LA Riots rocking Eagle Lodge.
Saturday, Nov. 10, ride to DJ Matty Mo spinning in the Gondola booth at Main Park at 10 a.m. MMSA will debut a new feature in the Main Park at noon, followed by Outride by Mophie Insta-Jam Pop-up Rail Contest at 12:30 p.m. The Fashion Open House moves to Quiksilver in the Village from 5-7 p.m. w/ DJ Slipmatt. At 7 p.m., Burton presents the movie premiere of “13” in the Village. And at 9 p.m. Vestal presents “Carnivale” featuring Sex Panther and The RZA on their “Iron Fists” Tour, and the Unbound Magazine Vol. 3 Unveiling presented by Monster Energy at Canyon Lodge.
Tickets for Winterfest 2012 ($10 advance /$15 day of show) and Carnivale ($15 advance /$20 day of show) are now available at 800.MAMMOTH.
Owens Valley vets honored
Join the rangers and staff at Manzanar National Historic Site to honor Owens Valley veterans during the Veterans Day Memorial holidays by sharing photos and stories of veterans in your family and then by attending a special event on Sunday, Nov. 11, @ Manzanar National Historic Site at 11 a.m. with presentation of colors by Vietnam veterans from the Bishop Paiute Tribe.
A video tribute to veterans will follow, with photos submitted by Owens Valley residents. Photographer/author Tom Graves will discuss his upcoming book, “Twice Heroes: America’s Nisei Veterans of World War II and Korea,” kicking off a special exhibit of his photos and stories on Manzanar’s Gallery Wall.
Food Bank donations
Food Bank donations are needed in the local communities of Lee Vining and June Lake. Food donations would augment monthly government program food and allow distribution of baskets at the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays.
Items needed: Non-perishable food. Containers to drop food items are located in the Lee Vining and June Lake Post Office buildings during November. Check donations can also be made payable to: Community Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 267, Lee Vining, CA 93541.
Be sure to mark checks with the notation “Food Bank.” More info: Linda Dore at 760.647.1055 or Cathy Lytle 760.647.6157.
Buy a banner for the ice rink
To help support the Mammoth Lakes Ice Rink, consider becoming a rink supporter by buying a banner!
Last year, the rink had a record season with attendance and revenue – but it still operates at a deficit every year and needs public support to bridge that gap.
There is room on the rink boards for about 30 banners, which cost $400 apiece. They will be installed on the boards as a sticker through Bluebird Imaging.
A banner sponsorship gives you one transferable rink VIP pass for the season and a discount on skate renatls.
The rink is expected to open on Friday, Nov. 23.
For more information, contact John Connolly @ 760.934.8989, ext. 234.
