Mammoth Lakes Community e-News: November 14, 2025

Pack Fire

Our hearts go out to all the families, communities and businesses affected by the devastating Pack Fire on November 13, 2025. Thank you to our courageous firefighters and first responders. During these difficult times, we come together as a community, and the Town of Mammoth Lakes is here to support these efforts. The Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop continues to be our temporary evacuation site with an onsite animal shelter. Additional offers of assistance from the community can be found through the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The Mono County Office of Emergency Management has officially declared a Local Emergency in response to ensure additional resources can be quickly mobilized. READY Mono is designed to provide residents and visitors with emergency readiness, response, and recovery resources, and share real-time information and critical updates before, during, and after an emergency or natural disaster:

Town Council Meeting Items – November 19, 2025

The Town will recognize Records Supervisor Krystle Stewart for 10 years of service and Fleet Superintendent Lon Adams for his retirement and 25 years of service. Town Council will hold a workshop with the Board of Mammoth Lakes Tourism to review 2024-25 fiscal year accomplishments. Town Council will receive a presentation from the High Sierra Energy Foundation. Town Staff will provide a presentation on enforcement efforts related to trash and wildlife issues.

One Membership, Endless Fun – Parks and Recreation Annual Memberships 50% discount Ends TODAY!

The Parks and Recreation Department has extended the 50% discount sale period for the Mammoth Lakes Parks and Recreation Annual Membership this Friday, November 14, 2025. Don’t miss out – get unlimited access to Open Skate/Curl at LA Kings Ice Mammoth Lakes, Open Swim (including Lap Swim) at the Whitmore Pool, and Open Play in summer at the Mammoth RecZone. Members also receive additional perks including complimentary events, rental discounts, and more. Purchase your Membership in-person ONLY at the NEW Parks and Recreation Department offices, located at the Community Recreation Center/LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes (686 Old Mammoth Road), Monday – Friday, between 1:00-5:00pm. All children 17 years and younger can SKATE, SWIM and PLAY for FREE all year with two paid adult memberships or adults can skate this winter for only $30 a month!

Mammoth Lakes Tourism Special Event Funding Opens November 14

The Special Events Funding application process for 2026 will open online on Friday, November 14 at 8:00am and close Monday, December 15 at 5:00pm. No late applications will be accepted. Available funding totals $350,000 for the upcoming year. Please email, Betsy Truax, Vice President, Community Engagement at [email protected] .

Community Events

November 27: 11th Annual Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot at Mammoth Creek Park (9am)

December 12: Town of Mammoth Lakes Tree Lighting Ceremony, CRC (5-7:30pm)

December 12: Limelight Live (6-10pm)

December 13: Night of Lights, Canyon Lodge (5-10pm)

News Staff