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SUMMARY:Special Event with Author Robert Marks at Eastern California Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern California Museum is pleased to announce an upcoming special author program with author Robert Marks on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. \nRobert B. Marks is Emeritus Professor of History and Environmental Studies at Whittier College. Marks served for 41 years researching and teaching how human societies and natural environments shape each other across time and geography. He has published several books and articles on Chinese and world environmental history. \nHis new book\, “Deep Time in the Mono Lake Basin\,” applies this deep expertise to California’s Eastern Sierra\, tracing 10\,000 years of geological forces\, Indigenous stewardship\, water politics\, and ecological restoration. A resident of June Lake\, his new book brings both scholarly rigor and intimate knowledge to the complex history of an ancient landscape. \nThis special event will be held inside the Eastern California Museum\, located at 155 N. Grant St. in Independence. Marks’ presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session\, and there will be time for a book signing at the end. \nAll are welcome to join\, and there is no cost to attend. \nFor more information\, visit the Eastern California Museum’s Facebook page\, or call 760-878-0258.
URL:https://www.easternsierranow.com/event/special-event-with-author-robert-marks-at-eastern-california-museum/
LOCATION:Eastern California Museum\, 155 N. Grant Street\, Independence\, CA\, 93526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Inyo County,Museums
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SUMMARY:White Mountain Light: Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the White Mountain Research Center’s changing shadow and light and experience ‘once in a lifetime’ access to a pristine alpine location. Join award-winning local Artist Randall Smith to learn essential tips on designing plein air compositions using soft pastels. \nTuesday September 22nd:\n2pm-3pm: Arrive at WMRC/Crooked Creek Lodge for check-in\n4pm-6pm: Artist Plein Air Demo with Randall Smith\n6pm-8pm: Free time to paint\, enjoy dinner & ‘Artist Mingle’; plan next day \n  \nWednesday September 23rd \n7:30-11:30am: Soft Pastel Workshop with Randall Smith to capture the morning light & shadows\n11:30am-3pm: Lunch\, free time to explore & paint\n3pm-4pm: Check Out (allow time to make trip down in daylight) \n  \nClass Fee: $300 Demo\, Workshop\, and One Night Room & Board \nMax Class Size: 20    Min Class Size: 10 \n  \nOvernight Lodging at WMRC/Crooked Creek Lodge: \n\nincludes Tuesday dinner\, and Wednesday breakfast\, lunch\, & snacks\, and non-alcoholic beverages. Artists may bring their own beverages (alcohol permitted)\nArtists must bring their own bedding & pillows for the bunk houses. Bunk rooms and cabins may be shared between artists & friends\, and private cabins also available\, limited.\nLodge is at 10\,000ft; drink lots of water (think higher than Mammoth sleeping)\n\n  \nNote: All wheel drive vehicles recommended to access WMRC for rough gravel roads past Bristlecone Visitor Center. White Mountain Research Station/Crooked Creek Lodge is approx. 30-45 minutes past the Shulman Grove Visitors Center with a 15mph speed limit. Fill with gas in Big Pine before heading up grade.  Map to WMRC will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged. \n  \nSuggested Workshop Materials (more detail to follow for registrants): \n\nRandall recommends soft pastels & will send color palette prior to class\nSanded pastel paper in different colors & sizes\nPlein air easel & set-up (chair\, umbrella etc)\nSnacks\, Sunscreen\, hat & supplies for high altitude\n\nFor More Information
URL:https://www.easternsierranow.com/event/white-mountain-light-painting-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Inyo County,Workshops
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Our Valley in Healing
DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Our Valley in Healing
URL:https://www.easternsierranow.com/event/6th-annual-our-valley-in-healing/
LOCATION:Bishop\, Bishop\, California\, 93514
CATEGORIES:Inyo County
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SUMMARY:BUSD School Board Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 7\, INYO350 will host a BUSD School Board Candidate Forum in Bishop starting at 6:30PM. All five BUSD School Board candidates have been invited to attend and explain to local voters how—if elected—they will best serve our local schools and students. The event will be carefully timed and will end promptly at 8:00PM. Kristina Blüm Justice will moderate. During this forum\, BUSD Board candidates will first offer opening remarks and then take turns answering questions provided in advance by INYO350. After a brief intermission\, the candidates will respond to questions generated by the audience. Refreshments will be served. The forum is free to attend and will take place in the fellowship hall at the Bishop United Methodist Church at 205 N Fowler Street in Bishop. All local residents who are interested in the well-being of our local students and schools are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.easternsierranow.com/event/busd-school-board-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Bishop United Methodist Church\, 205 N. Fowler Street\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Inyo County,Schools
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SUMMARY:Big Pine Cemetery Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who has wandered through an old cemetery and wondered about the lives and stories behind the names carved in stone\, the Big Pine Cemetery District is offering a chance to hear some of those stories brought to life. \nAfter a hiatus of several years\, the Big Pine Cemetery Heritage Walk returns Saturday\, October 10\, at historic Crocker Cemetery. The cemetery’s earliest burials are believed to date to the late 1860s\, leaving more than 150 years of Big Pine history waiting to be discovered. \nThose who remember Heritage Walks of years past will find something different this year: all of the stories featured on the walk will be new. \nDuring the Heritage Walk\, local residents portraying people buried at Crocker Cemetery will share first-person stories of their lives\, their experiences and the events that helped shape Big Pine and the Owens Valley. Along the way\, visitors may encounter a few other characters wandering among the headstones\, perhaps still searching for a story\, a familiar face\, or even a lost soul. \nThis year’s stories are only the beginning. Many more are waiting to be told\, and as the renewed Heritage Walk tradition unfolds in the years ahead\, visitors can look forward to meeting new characters and discovering new chapters of Big Pine’s past with each walk. \nEach guided tour will last approximately one hour\, with seating available at presentation stops throughout the cemetery. Refreshments will be offered afterward at the Big Pine Saloon located onsite\, and an opportunity for photos with our ghost. \nThe Big Pine Cemetery Heritage Walk will be held Saturday\, October 10\, with tours departing between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Crocker Cemetery\, 605 Crocker Street\, Big Pine. Tickets are a $10 donation and may be purchased in advance by calling Rose at 760 938-2911 or at the event. \nThe Heritage Walk is presented by the Big Pine Cemetery District with the help of local volunteers dedicated to keeping the stories of Big Pine alive.
URL:https://www.easternsierranow.com/event/big-pine-cemetery-heritage-walk/
LOCATION:Crocker Cemetery\, 605 Crocker Street\, Big Pine\, California\, 93513
CATEGORIES:History,Inyo County
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SUMMARY:Desert Visions: A Death Valley Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Step away from your daily routine and enjoy mornings exploring the stunning landscapes of Death Valley National Park. In the afternoons\, join author Robin Flinchum for relaxed and fun writing sessions. No writing experience is necessary! \nRetreat Highlights \n◆  Guided writing activities led by Robin Flinchum. \n◆  Curated activities to help you connect with others. \n◆  Easy access to the park’s amazing scenery and wide-open spaces. \nStay with us where Death Valley tourism began… \nThis year\, the retreat coincides with the 100th anniversary of Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel. A block of rooms is reserved at a special rate for participants\, available through August 30! \nOverview \nDates: October 23-25\, 2026 \nDuration: 2¼ days \nLocation: Stovepipe Wells Village \nGroup size: Maximum 18 \nTickets: From $255 \nReserve Your Spot \nQuestions? Contact events@dvnha.org \n 
URL:https://www.easternsierranow.com/event/desert-visions-a-death-valley-writing-retreat/
LOCATION:Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel\, 51880 Highway 190\, Death Valley\, CA\, 92328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Inyo County,National Parks,Workshops
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