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Summer Activities

Poster for "Cardinal Village Resort Live Music Sundays" featuring event dates and times.

Live Music Sundays at Cardinal Village Resort

12pm - 3pm every Sunday June through August! Bring the whole family to their rustic mountain retreat for an afternoon of live music, sunshine, and great food! Bring a comfy chair, don't forget a hat and sun protection, it gets sunny at 8,500 feet! Dance, relax, and enjoy the vibe. Free admission.

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Poster for Eastern Sierra's Outdoor Career Mini Academy featuring mountain and desert landscapes.

Outdoor Career Mini Academy

New opportunity for high school students and recent graduates in Mono and Inyo Counties: The Outdoor Career Mini-Academy, a free 4-day program focused on careers in wildland fire, forestry, and outdoor recreation. The academy runs August 10–13, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Wind Drift Studios in Mammoth Lakes. Each day is dedicated to one sector, with the final day covering Leave No Trace principles and outdoor safety. Participants will learn alongside local professionals through hands-on activities both on-site and at nearby outdoor locations.

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A colorful flyer titled 'Summer Activities' lists various events with icons and dates.

Summer Activities in Southern Inyo County

Summer Activities hosted by Healthy Communities of Southern Inyo County, Call to sign-up 760-878-8270, Make new friends, learn new skills, and have a blast!

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Bishop Park Pool schedule for June 5 - August 4, featuring open swim times and lap swim.

Bishop Park Pool Hours

Summer is calling—and the pool is open! Make a splash at Bishop Park Pool this season with lap swim, public swim, water aerobics, and more. Whether you're diving in for fitness or fun, there’s something for everyone! Season runs June 6 – August 9, Closed Mondays. Grab your friends, bring the family, and cool off all summer long!

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Pool Schedule for Lone Pine Memorial Plunge, now open.

Lone Pine Pool Hours

Lone Pine Memorial Plunge now open starting Tuesday, June 9. Public Swim is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm - 5pm. Pool fees are $1 each for children and adults. Pool location is across from 301 S. Hay Street in Lone Pine.

Poster for Inyo County Free Library Summer Reading program with cartoon characters and event details.

Summer Reading Program with Inyo County Free Library

Inyo County Free Library's Summer Reading Program is "Plant a Seed, Read." Rooted in the concept of farm-to-table, a farm grows food that nourishes our bodies and a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. iREAD 2026: Plant a Seed, Read will provide a context for exploring culture, history, science, health, and human connection. Summer reading programs with stories and crafts will be held at the Big Pine, Bishop, Independence, and Lone Pine branches of the Inyo County Free Library.

A flyer displays pool hours and pricing, with 'POOL HOURS' prominently at the top.

Owens Valley School Pool Now Open

The long wait is finally over— an epic construction project has been completed, and the County of Inyo has cleared our pool for swimming! We invite the community of Independence to OVUSD’s Grand Reopening of our pool! Normal hours are Wednesday to Sunday, Public Swim 12pm - 6pm. Cost is $1 per child (ages 3 - 18) and $3 per adult.

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School News

A graphic with bold blue text that reads 'WE'RE HIRING' on a white grid background.

Eastside Student Center hiring Program Lead

Eastside Student Center is hiring a part-time Teen Program Lead. This person provides mentorship, activities, and works with teens 2-5 days a week for the school year calendar August 2026 - June 2027. Visit their website to apply!

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Flyer for the "Crest Valley Summer Breakfast & Lunch Program" with colorful fruit illustrations.

Owens Valley School Summer Meal Program

Owens Valley School will be serving free summer breakfast and lunches. Available to all children through age 18 at no charge! Starting June 8 through August 7 in the Owens Valley MPR (behind gym). No meal service on June 19th. Pick-up times are as follows: Breakfast 9am - 10am, Lunch 11:30pm-12:30pm.

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Flyer for "Sunny Smiles" BBQ Breakfast and Lunch for Kids Ages 6-12.

Bishop Unified Schools Summer Meals

Free breakfast and lunch for all kids ages 0 to 18 on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Starting July 1 through August 7. The meals will be handed out curbside on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in front of the BAC. Each bag will provide two breakfasts and two lunches to complete the week.

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Poster announcing "Now Enrolling School Year 2026-2027" for Bishop Francis Headen Main Preschool.

Preschool Enrollment Open at Bishop Indian Head Start

Enrollment is still open for the 2026-27 preschool year at Bishop Indian Head Start. Children must be three years old before September 1, 2026. You can pick up an application at Bishop Indian Head Start at 405 Barlow Lane, Bishop, or applications are available on their website.

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Poster for Yolo County Office of Education's State-Funded Programs, listing various services.

Enrollment Open for State Preschools

Enrollment is still open for the 2026-27 preschool year at Inyo County Office of Education State Preschool Programs in Bishop, Big Pine, Round Valley, and Lone Pine. Call Child Care Connection to start your application at 760-873-5123.

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Resources Available Now

IMACA Food Distributions poster with a list of food items and their quantities.

IMACA Food Distributions for July

July 8 - 10am Benton, 11:30am Chalfant July 10 - 10:30am Keeler, 12pm Darwin July 15 - 10am Independence, 12pm - Lone Pine July 16 - 9am Big Pine July 25 - 3pm Bishop

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Poster for Student Housing Assistance from BPT Community Development Department.

Student Housing Assistance Application Open

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Community Development Department supports full-time students with student housing assistance for the 26-27 school year. Applications are accepted July 1 - August 3, 2026.

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Image of the number 988 in dark blue, with text in Spanish.

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
That could be...

  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Mental health or substance use crises
  • Emotional distress
  • Other crisis support

 

Go to 988

The number 988 in dark blue, with 'SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE' text.

Provided in part through funding from Inyo County Probation & California Community Schools Partnership Program Coordination grant.