Mammoth Lakes Community eNews: August 21, 2026

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ACTION ITEMS FOR AUGUST 19, 2026

10.1 Town Council authorized the Town Manager to execute the Option Agreement with the Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) for the MUSD Parcel Housing Project, upon finalization of the agreement by the Town Attorney.

10.2 Town Council approved and adopted the resolutions modifying the compensation plan and reclassification of specified full-time, permanent Management Employees’ Association (MEA) and Executive positions and salary schedules. View the meeting agenda or watch the meeting online [https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f0bcc2fd-6ca5-4f18-a063-ab86aef253e5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English] .

DAVE AND ROMA MCCOY ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT UPDATE

Construction of the new Dave and Roma McCoy Arts and Cultural Center is progressing on schedule, coinciding with the Town’s hiring of local resident David Baron as the new Arts and Culture Manager. Construction has progressed through completion of underground utilities, foundations, concrete slab and structural columns, and most recently the perimeter concrete block walls up to 46 feet. The steel roof structure will be installed in the coming months. The crew will then focus their efforts on closing in the building prior to the start of winter. Installation of interior mechanical, electrical, finishes and theater specialties (sound, lighting, projection, etc.) will continue through winter and spring. Following an extensive, multi month recruitment process, the Town selected Mammoth Lakes resident and seasoned theater, media, and technology professional David Baron as the new Arts and Culture Manager. The opening of the new 259‑seat, custom‑built performing arts center in spring/summer 2027 marks one of the most exciting developments in Mammoth Lakes’ short history. Getting from here to opening day will require deliberate planning, strategic investment, and broad engagement and collaboration. The Arts and Culture Manager is tasked with bringing this ambitious vision to life in a way that showcases the uniqueness and diversity of the Mammoth Lakes’ arts and culture community. Click here [https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1245/Dave-and-Roma-McCoy-Arts-and-Cultural-Ce] for additional information and to view recent construction photos.

PARKS AND RECREATION FALL PROGRAMMING STARTS SOON!

Fall Youth Programming begins soon! Check out our impressive menu of fall programs: Adventure Gang: Grades 3rd – 5th (August 31 – September 4), Climbing Crew: Grades 3rd – 5th (September 8 -11), Bike Rangers: Grades 1st – 2nd (September 14 -18), Bike Squad: Grades 3rd – 5th (September 21 – 25) & Bike Adventures: Grades 1st – 2nd (September 28 – October 2). These are ALL afterschool camps Click HERE [https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1414/Youth-Programs] for more info and to register beginning Monday, August 24.

COMMUNITY COFFEE AUGUST 27

The next Community Coffee will be on Thursday, August 27 at 8:30am on ZOOM [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85087147614#success]. Wildfire mitigation and preparedness is always a critical topic for the Eastern Sierra. This month’s guests will include speakers from Whitebark Institute on forest health and their current projects, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District on defensible space inspections and fuels reduction efforts, and CalFire including the new base and Chinook helicopter based at Mammoth Yosemite airport. The Mammoth Lakes Chamber and Mammoth Lakes Tourism teams will also provide updates. Our featured coffee shop this month is All American Dave’s. We continue to use the Mobilozophy platform to provide a mobile coupon only attendees may redeem for free coffee and tea drinks. Viewers will have until noon on Friday, August 28 to redeem their free drink coupon. Don’t forget to stick around for your chance to win a great trivia prize. We can’t wait to start the morning with you!

MAMMOTH LAKES EVENTS

August 21-22: Mammoth Rocks

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

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