Mammoth Lakes Recreation This Week
Recreation for All – We Surpassed Our Fundraising Goal!
WOW! We are extremely grateful for ALL of you who donated, shared or spread the word about the Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund. We surpassed our goal of $20,000 by raising over $25,000! Over $9,000 was raised through Go Fund Me that was matched by the Colasardo family ($9,291). Generous contributions from Footloose Sports and Volunteer Eastern Sierra also contributed to this amazing fundraising effort. The Colasardo family thanks ALL of you from the bottom of their hearts. These are often life changing events so thank you once again for keeping Tony’s dream alive!
The Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund provides full or partial scholarships for the many popular camps and recreation programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Tony Colasardo was a long-time Recreation Commissioner who was a passionate advocate for inclusion and social equity and believed that every child regardless of income level, ability, race or gender should have access to the benefits of parks and recreation.
Wear your Favorite Jersey and Skate for FREE*
Hockey Week Across America was created by USA Hockey in 2008 to engage the hockey community in celebrating the sport at all levels and exposing the game to new audiences. Hockey Week Across America celebrates everything special about the game of hockey from coast to coast. For the entire week (Feb. 20-26, 2023) skate for FREE at the outdoor Mammoth Ice Rink by wearing your favorite hockey jersey. Whether it’s the Mammoth Stars, your Team USA Olympic and Paralympic jersey or your favorite professional team’s jersey (GKG), wear your hspoockey jersey with pride all week long and skate for FREE. *Skate rental fees apply (subject to availability). Promotion only available during scheduled public skate sessions from February 20-26, 2023. For the latest schedule at the outdoor ice rink, please click here or call the rink at (760) 965-3695 during operating hours.
Winter/Spring and Summer Programming!
Winter programming is underway, but Spring will be upon us before you know it (we hope) and early-bird summer camp/program registration opens at 9am on Monday, April 3, 2023. – check out our action-packed summer camp itinerary here and for inspiration, relive the 2022 Summer camp video!
Spring Registration will open on Monday, February 27 at 9am and includes Gymnastics, Spring Bike Squad, NEW Lil’ Rec’ers and more. Look for registration details in next week’s edition. Don’t miss out!
Parks, Facilities and Trails Update
Please click here to view the status of our parks, facilities, MUP’s and sidewalks. The Mammoth Outdoor Ice Rink is OPEN – subject to snow/weather conditions. Click here to view the updated schedule. During winter storm cycles, many of the trails will be closed while staff work to clear priority routes.
Community Recreation Center (CRC) Update
Crews continue to build out the interior of the facility and work continues on the mechanical and Zamboni rooms, installation of the HVAC system, rink lighting and fire suppression system. The Town appreciates the community’s understanding and patience as we work towards enhancing our community recreation amenities. Look for the weekly #crcupdates on the Town’s Facebook page. On December 7, 2022, the Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT), and Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR) launched an historic new, community-driven partnership with National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, the LA Kings. As part of the expansive, multiyear partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, the partners have teamed up to launch LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes – the Town’s first indoor Olympic-sized ice rink. Read the Press Release.
Work for Parks and Rec!
The Town is currently recruiting for the following positions: Recreation Instructor – Mountain Bike or Skateboard, Recreation Leader I – Summer Counselor, Recreation Coordinator – Adult Leagues, and Recreation Leader II – Summer Camps. To be considered for an open recruitment, all applicants must submit an online application.
Plaza Suite Now Playing at the Edison Theatre!
The Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre presents Plaza Suite now playing through February 19, 2023 (Thurs – Sat @ 7pm Sun @4pm) at the Edison Theatre – 100 College Parkway. Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza. A suburban couple take the suite while their house is being painted and it turns out to be the one in which they honeymooned 23 (or was it 24?) years before and was yesterday the anniversary, or is it today? This wry tale of marriage in tatters is followed by the exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, is looking for fresh fields. He calls a childhood sweetheart, now a suburban housewife, for a little sexual diversion. Over the years she has idolized him from afar and is now more than the match he bargained for. The last couple is a mother and father fighting about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom where guests await her or as Mother yells, “I want you to come out of that bathroom and get married!”
Winter Recreation Update
- Mammoth Outdoor Ice Rink: Is OPEN subject to snow/weather conditions. Please visit the website for session times, fees (curling opportunities) and the rink schedule or call (760) 965-3695 during operating hours.
- Mammoth Mountain: Presidents’ Day Weekend is here, expect a full town this weekend. Please utilize public transportation when available, and enjoy all the offerings during this spectacular 3-day weekend! The usual weekend of events include the Weekend Après Party at Canyon Lodge from 2-5pm and Woolly’s Dance Party from 3:45-4:30pm in The Village. You can find regular updates on the Mountain Report or on @MammothMountain on Instagram.
- June Mountain: View the latest conditions and don’t miss Bucky’s Bonfire every Saturday at 2pm.
- Tamarack XC: View the latest conditions and join the Sunset Snowshoe Tours on Friday and Saturday from 3:45-5:15pm in all of its alpenglow glory.
- Town Nordic Trails: The ENTIRE network of Shady Rest Winter Trails are open-subject to weather/snow conditions. All trail conditions and reports can be found here or on the new USFS Winter Trail Grooming page. Please clean up after your pooch, and if you bag it, please take it!
- Winter Recreation Handouts: View the Winter Recreation Map, Shady Rest Winter Trail Map, and Responsible Recreation information handout.
- Inyo Recreation Conditions: View recreation conditions here.
News from the Inyo!
Stay up to date with news, events, and activities on the Inyo National Forest and Mammoth Ranger District.
- Inyo National Forest winter recreation: updates and reminders
- BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants
- What do Mono Lake, the Great Salt Lake and Argentina have in common?
- Recreation Conditions Report
- Dispersed Camping
- News and Events
- Work for the Inyo!
Please Leash Your Dog!
The Mammoth Lakes Police Department is issuing citations to all owners with dogs off-leash at Shady Rest Park and throughout Town after issuing only warnings for the last 2 years. It is unlawful for any dog owner to allow their dog to run at large within the Town of Mammoth Lakes Municipal Boundary. The Eastern Sierra offers an incredible outdoor playground for dog owners to play and walk with your dog(s) off-leash. The Town is moving forward with plans for a dog park with construction expected to commence in the fall of 2023. Thank you for your commitment in keeping Mammoth Lakes safe and beautiful for all to enjoy! Learn more about Dog Resources, Licensing, Education and Enforcement.
- February 23: FREE Winter Snowshoe Walks
- February 27 – Parks and Recreation Spring Programming Registration
- March 2-6: Mammoth Film Festival
Click here to view the Mammoth Lakes Events Calendar
ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS!
In the Town of Mammoth Lakes, beyond the Shady Rest “slow zone” around the softball fields, geothermal pipelines that run above ground are now marked with yellow/black/red bamboo poles about 20 feet apart. Please use caution riding in this area by slowing down and staying on the groomed trail when you are within a quarter mile of the parking lot. Please do not ride your snowmobile over these pipelines. This is a temporary solution while we work to install more appropriate signage and highly visible markings. Thank you for being safe on your snowmobile! Need a map? Download it on our snowmobiling page either in PDF or georeferenced on Avenza for free.
CSA#1 Winter Classes
CSA #1 is offering several classes for FREE to the public this winter. Select from Classic Cardio Step+, Yin Yoga, Mountain Stability for Winter Sports, Stretch and Relax and Stott Pilates Matwork. Please click here to learn more!
Mono County Wellness Program Schedule:
Click here for information about the Mammoth Lakes program schedule.
Yoga and Guided Meditation
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:00pm
- Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
- Yin yoga, a passive practice, focuses on opening the hip joints and spine for increased range and more effective movement. *must bring your own mat
Sunday Senior Doughnut Drop-In
- Sundays, 8:00 – 10:00am
- Various Locations Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, community, and conversation on Sunday mornings.
Open Space Hang
- Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
- Join us for a sober evening of games, music, and community.
Clubhouse Live
- Fridays, 3:30 – 5:00pm
- Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
- Free drop-in afterschool program for middle and high school aged students to hang out, eat some snacks, work on homework, and play games.
LBGTQIA+ Potluck
- 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Sierra Wellness Center, 181 Sierra Manor Road #4, Mammoth Lakes
- Gather, meet, support, and eat!
Mono Arts Council (MAC)
Open Studio
- Thursday-Monday, 12-6pm
- Open Studio is a community program for folks of all ages to have access to a creative space and materials for artistic projects! Participants may bring their own supplies or use materials provided by MAC for a suggested donation of $5. Please note that this is a drop-in, self-guided program. Visit the MAC website for details.
Elevate Mammoth
Elevate is Mammoth Hospital’s community prevention, wellness, and performance institute focused on improving the health of our community through facilitating positive lifestyle choices and providing the necessary knowledge, resources, and skills. Elevate was launched in the Spring of 2021 by Mammoth Hospital. Join a variety of virtual and in-person wellness programs including Pilates, Tai Chi, and Mom Strong: Perinatal Core & Pelvic Health, support groups, prenatal classes, and education series on nutrition and mindfulness. Check out all of their classes and schedule here.
Safesitter With CPR @ Mammoth Hospital’s Elevate
Saturday, March 4 from 9:00AM – 3:30PM: Register @ https://www.elevatemammoth.
Safe Sitter courses are designed to prepare participants in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re babysitting, watching younger siblings, or home alone. The instructor-led and interactive classes are filled with games, role-playing exercises, hands-on demonstrations, and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins.
Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR is a 6.5-hour course with a 1 instructor : 8 students ratio. Students should be in grades 6-8, and parent/adult permission & recommendation is required for participation.
Mammoth Lakes Library
Storytime and Reading Challenge
In addition to our weekly Facebook Live Storytimes on Wednesdays at 10:30am and in Spanish alternate Fridays at 10:30am on Mammoth Lakes Library’s Facebook page.
Makerspace and MonoBookBox Program
The library continues to offer free all-ages seasonal Makerspace Kits and Activity Zines for pick up at the front desk, along with Storytime To Go bags for young families at Mammoth Lakes Library. School age kids can still sign up for a few remaining slots in our winter MonoBookBox Program and high school age teens can participate in our Evolution of Storytelling Project which includes free journaling boxes and zine-making kits and this season adds in-house use of iPads for digital story creation and recording equipment for oral history/podcast style storytelling. Adults can take advantage of our Drop-In Sewing Machine Time at the 2nd floor Makerspace every Wednesday from 2:30-4:30pm. Additional information: monocolibraries.org.
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(From Mammoth Lakes Parks and Recreation)
