Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: July 18, 2025
Town Awards McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) Construction Contract
Development of the McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) took a huge step forward on July 2, when the Mammoth Lakes Town Council awarded the project’s construction contract to Spiess Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $15,862,000. To celebrate this milestone, the community is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony for the MACC and a tour of the Edison Theatre renovations at 2:30pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 100 College Parkway.
“This transformative project honors the enduring legacy of Dave and Roma McCoy and their vision for a culturally rich and connected community,” stated Kendra Knight, Executive Director of the Mammoth Lakes Foundation. “Years in the making, the MACC is a testament to meaningful collaboration and will serve as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and education in Mammoth Lakes for generations to come.” The approximately 7,482 square-foot, 239-seat performing arts theatre will support live theater, musical performances, films, lectures, conferences, and an array of community activities. The Town’s Parks and Recreation Department will manage the facility and coordinate the theatre’s annual programming.
A Commitment to Responsible Wildlife Management
To care for its local bears and other wildlife, the Town of Mammoth Lakes works closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the Mammoth Lakes Police Department (MLPD), United States Forest Service (USFS) and other relevant organizations to implement humane, science-based approaches to bear management. A recent intervention involving the relocation of a yearling bear highlights the importance of this work. In some instances, to ensure the health and safety of the black bear population, CDFW will deploy traps to relocate bears that show signs of habituation to give them the best chance to move away from the area they are frequenting and thrive once again as a wild animal. The Town has also put a huge emphasis on community and visitor education directed at peacefully co-existing with bears. Town staff continue to conduct outreach focused on bear and wildlife safety throughout the Lakes Basin. To date, staff have recorded 1,334 individual interactions with campers and recreational users. To report conflicts with wildlife, contact CDFW [https://wildlife.ca.gov/] at: (559) 550-7060 or in the case of an emergency dial 911.
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in Mammoth Lakes!
This July, we invite you to celebrate Park and Recreation Month with planned activities and events to help build community through play!
July 19: Rhiannon’s Kid’s Pickleball Tournament at the Mammoth Lakes Pickleball Complex
July 19-20: USSSA slow-pitch Softball Tournament at Shady Rest Park
July 20: FREE Swim Sunday at the Whitmore Pool from 12-4pm
July 25: FREE Skate Night at the Mammoth RecZone from 6-8pm
Please visit our dedicated website www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/
Community Events
July 18-20: Mammoth Reggae Festival
July 25-26: Mammoth Villagefest
July 25-27: Mammoth Lakes Open Air Arts and Crafts Festival
July 26: Annual Kids Fishing Festival
July 31-August 3: Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
Town Meetings
August 4: Eastern Sierra Community Housing Board Meeting, Suite Z at 6:00pm
August 5: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Suite Z at 2:30pm
August 6: Town Council Meeting, Suite Z at 4:00pm
August 13: Planning and Economic Development Commission Meeting, Suite Z at 9:00am
August 20: Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board Meeting, Suite Z at 1:00pm
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