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Memorial Day - how do you plan on spending the holiday?

Published by editor on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 11:30am

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.[1] The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May,[2] originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois, established it as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.[3] By the 20th century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions, celebrated on different days, had merged, and Mem

Mother's Day is Sunday

Published by editor on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 12:47pm

What are you doing for your mom on Mother's Day?

Do you think the Alabama Hills should have a National Scenic Area designation?

Published by editor on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 12:13pm

The Alabama Hills rise from the desert and provide a scenic backdrop for the community of Lone Pine. For thousands of years, the area has been continually used for subsistence, habitation and ceremonial purposes by the indigenous people known today as the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. The Alabama Hills have inspired prominent photographers such as Edward Weston, Ansel Adams and David Muench.

Rosa Parks Day

Published by editor on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 12:07pm

Dec. 1 is Rosa Parks Day. How far do you think the country has come since then?

What are you thankful for?

Published by editor on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 9:59am

With Thanksgiving Day this week, people will take pause and reflect on what they are grateful for.

Winter shows up

Published by editor on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 8:14pm

What do you like best about winter?

BOO!!

Published by editor on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 11:41am

What's your favorite part of Halloween?

Who doesn't love chocolate?

Published by editor on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 7:23pm

Chocolate Art Walk is set for Oct. 24 in downtown Bishop There will be 22 locations participating with dozens of artists and musicians, special art openings and musical performances and free unique chocolate treats at every location. Contact Bruce at 873-3600 for more information.

Flying Fishing Faire to debut in Bishop this weekend

Published by editor on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 12:40pm

Beginner to advanced classes to interest and educate anyone wanting to learn more about fly fishing, casting, or specific on-stream techniques. All proceeds to benefit outreach, conservation and education programs throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada.

Family 3-Day Pass is only $20.

Demonstrations
Classes
Fly Tying
Casting
On-stream Workshops
Raffles & Giveaways
All ages and skill levels welcome!

Screenings at the Lone Pine Western Film Festival

Published by editor on Tue, 10/06/2015 - 4:00pm

What movie are you looking forward to the most at the 2015 Lone Pine Western Film Festival?