Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: August 28, 2026

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

5.1 – Introduce Police Officer Matthew Kaplan.

6.1 – National Weather Service 2026/27 Fall/Winter Presentation.

7.1 – Dave and Roma McCoy Arts and Cultural Center Opening Plan.

10.1 – Award the contract for the Mammoth Yosemite Airport Multipurpose Building Phase II Project to Spiess Construction Company in the amount of $3,882,400.

10.2 – Approve the Town of Mammoth Lakes Fiscal Year 2026-27 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

10.3 – Appoint an applicant to fill the current Town Council vacancy. View the meeting agenda or watch the meeting online [https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d7fdeaac-2bb3-43a8-b532-2e8a07469b74&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English] .

PARKS AND RECREATION FALL PROGRAMMING STARTS ON MONDAY!

Fall Youth Programming begins on Monday, August 31. Check out our impressive menu of fall programs: Adventure Gang: Grades 3rd and 5th (August 31 to September 4), Climbing Crew: Grades 3rd and 5th (September 8 -11), Bike Rangers: Grades 1st – 2nd (September 14 -18), Bike Squad: Grades 3rd and 5th (September 21 and 25) & Bike Adventures: Grades 1st – 2nd (September 28 to October 2). These are ALL afterschool camps. Click HERE [https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1414/Youth-Programs] for more information and to register!

TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES FUTURE PARK AMENITIES SURVEY

The Town is in the early stages of exploring potential opportunities for new park spaces at the Bell Shaped Parcel and an expansion of the Whitmore Recreation Area. The Town invites you to provide input on what park amenities you would like to use at the Bell Shaped Parcel and a possible expansion of the Whitmore Recreation Area. English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FutureParkAmenities Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FutureParkAmenities?lang=es

ENDURANCE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!

This fall, challenge yourself where endurance meets elevation during Mammoth Lakes’ Endurance Season [https://www.visitmammoth.com/enduranceevents/] . From iconic trail runs and gravel rides to world-class races like Mammoth Gran Fondo, TUFF gravel races, Trailfest, and The Mammoth, test your skills at altitude in our welcoming mountain community. Whether you’re chasing a new PR or simply looking for your next adventure, every effort is rewarded with crisp mountain air and vibrant fall color. Catch fall at its peak with weekly updates on where the Eastern Sierra’s brilliant fall colors are putting on their best display. Sign up for our Fall Colors Newsletter here [https://www.visitmammoth.com/things-to-do/fall-colors/#jlfall-color-updates] .

FOREST SERVICE HIRING WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS

The Inyo National Forest is looking for committed, hardworking, highly skilled professionals to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management. Applications are open now through September 22 on USAJOBS.gov. Positions are available at all Inyo National Forest duty stations, including Bishop, Independence, Lee Vining, Lone Pine and Mammoth Lakes. Any U.S. citizen or national at least 18 years of age can apply. To learn more about careers with Inyo National Forest, visit our website [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/working-with-us/careers.] .

MAMMOTH LAKES EVENTS

August 28: Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force FREE BBQ

August 29: 27th Annual Wave Rave Skate Contest

September 4-6: Mammoth Rock N Rye

September 12: Mammoth Gran Fondo

September 18-20: Mammoth Tuff

September 24-27: Mammoth TrailFest

Click here [https://www.visitmammoth.com/things-to-do/events/] to view the Mammoth Lakes Special Event Calendar.