Author Presents “Rock Art at Little Lake”

Archaeologist Jo Anne Van Tilburg will be discussing the recently released book, “Rock Art at Little Lake: An Ancient Crossroads in the California Desert,” at the Eastern California Museum. The exhaustively researched and illustrated book is the result of 10 years of work at the site. There will be a presentation and Q&A and light refreshments.

When:  Sat., Apr. 20 (4 p.m.)
Where: Eastern California Museum, 155 N. Grant St. in Independence
Questions: 760-878-0258

50+ Booths confirmed, music overload! Can't wait!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT:

Mammoth to Bishop Fun Bike Ride with Altitude and finish line Music Festival
Kick off your summer with a fun bike ride in the Eastern Sierras and finish line music festival at Millpond!
Check out our booth for sign-ups and musical acts!

Dan Mingori Photography - Local Photographs of the mountains and back country of the Eastern Sierra!

Click here for the Dan Mingori official website.

Airbrush Tattoos - Non-Profit, volunteer
Facilitate broadband capacity and adoption in the Eastern Sierra in Mono, Inyo, and Eastern Kern County

The Metabolic Studio is hosting 100 Conversations About Water during this centenary of the LA Aqueduct.

Conversation Number 11: Historical and Contemporary Water Issues in Owens Valley Native Communities
with Alan Bacock ,Kathy Bancroft, Jeremiah Joseph, and Harry Williams.

When: Sat., Apr.27 (10 am) 
Where: Metabolic Studio IOU Garden in Lone Pine

Conversation Number 12: Water Wisdom: Seven Pioneers.
Water is a mysterious substance that is essential to life on our planet. While conventional science has succeeded in describing its unique structure and properties, much of the essence of water remains elusive. Kathy Goss will highlight seven pioneering water researchers to help us explore the hidden nature of water, and its potential applications for the benefit of humankind. 

When: Thurs., Apr 25 (6:30 pm)
Where: PPG Silo South Of Lone Pine

Directions/Questions: Jane (510) 468-7113

Tablelands Adopt a Crag Event

With the Bishop BLM, the Access Fund, The American Alpine Club and the Bishop Area Climbers Coalition, Friends of the Inyo will co-host an Adopt a Crag event in the popular Happy Boulders Climbing area on the Volcanic Tablelands just north of Bishop. Work will consist of trail alignment, trash clean up, trail restoration and invasive weed removal. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided.

When: Sat., Apr. 20 (9am-12pm)
Meet: 8:30am at the Happy Bolders Parking area.
Questions: andrew@friendsoftheinyo.org

In conjunction with the Bishop Paiute's Tribe Earth Day Celebration, ESLT is partnering with Eastern Sierra Audubon Society on a Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) Bird Walk and Census. Volunteers will be leading bird walks in the new COSA on Bishop Tribal land. All are welcome - these walks will be for birders of any level, including beginners. Audubon will bring some extra binoculars to share with anyone who is interested and doesn't have their own.

When: Sun., April 21 (9:00am - 11:00am)
Questions: Lesley Bruns (760) 873-4554 or lesley@eslt.org

On Saturday April 20th, Black Sheep Coffee Roasters will celebrate the opening of an exhibit of artwork by husband and wife artists Bruce & Karen Licher. The art opening will last from 6pm to 7:30pm and there will be live music afterward by Cruise Ship Volunteers. Karen specializes in large-scale paintings that incorporate earth collected from various Eastern Sierra locations. Her paintings range from the abstract to the representational and directly sample much our surrounding landscape here in the Eastern Sierra. Also on display will be a selection of Bruce Licher's hand-letterpress printed record album jackets and CD packaging. The exhibit runs through June 2, and the Lichers are generously donating 10% percent of art sales to ESLT!

When: Sat. April 20 (6pm)
Where: Black Sheep Coffee Roasters, 232 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA

Check out the following websites for more info on the Licher's
www.karennielsenlicher.com
www.independentprojectpress.com

Caltrans Installing New Signs Statewide to Remind Motorists to “Move Over” for Law Enforcement and Highway Workers

SACRAMENTO – Caltrans workers and the California Highway Patrol will be out in force today on highways throughout the state, installing “Move Over” signs intended to help save lives and increase safety for motorists, highway workers, CHP officers, and other law enforcement.

“Every day, highway workers put their lives in danger just by going to work,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “We’re asking motorists to slow down, watch out for highway workers and CHP, and safely move over a lane when they see flashing amber lights on Caltrans or other emergency vehicles.”

The new signs will display the messages, “Move Over or Slow for Stopped Emergency and Maintenance Vehicles” and “Move Over or Slow When Amber Lights Flashing.” In addition, more than 700 existing electronic highway message signs statewide will display, “Move Over or Slow for Workers, It’s the Law.”

“Every year, a growing number of law enforcement, emergency personnel, and highway workers are killed or injured along California’s roadways,” said California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow. “One way to help minimize the risk for these workers is for the motoring public to do their part by paying attention and exercising caution on the road. If you see emergency lights on the shoulder ahead, the law requires you to move over or slow down.”

The Move Over law, which took effect in 2007, was amended in 2009 to add Caltrans vehicles displaying flashing amber warning lights to the list of vehicles for which motorists must move over if safe to do so, or slow down.

Highway construction and maintenance work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Since the 1920s, 178 Caltrans employees have died while on the job.

For more information about Move Over, please visit http://www.dot.ca.gov/moveover/.

TUESDAY, April 16
Tuesday Salad Price: $8.00
Southwestern-Style Black Bean Salad with kidney beans and chickpeas, corn, green bell pepper, red onion, jicama and cilantro topped with a chili flavored dressing on a bed of fresh greens. All salads come with a fresh baked roll.

Tuesday Sandwich Price: $8.00
The Green Machine. Turkey, cucumbers, pesto mayo, chives and sprouts on multi-grain bread.

Tuesday Wrap Price: $8.00
Avocado, tomato and mango salsa with thinly cut strips of beef wrapped with shredded Romaine.

WEDNESDAY, April 17
Wednesday Salad Price: $8.00
Asian Pasta Salad with broccoli florets, julienne carrots, snow peas, green onion, red bell pepper and cucumber tossed with a ginger sesame dressing. All salads come with a fresh baked roll.

Wednesday Sandwich Price: $8.00
Cranberry Chicken Salad with a creamy poppy seed dressing, Gorgonzola cheese and almonds.

Wednesday Wrap Price: $8.00
Veggie couscous with green onions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, and zucchini wrapped with shredded Romaine and a cucumber yogurt dressing.

THURSDAY, April 18
Thursday Salad Price: $8.00
Spring mix with Strawberries, walnuts and feta tossed with a walnut balsamic vinaigrette. All salads come with a fresh baked roll.

Thursday Sandwich Price: $8.00
Pastrami and Swiss with coleslaw on Rye.

Thursday Wrap Price: $8.00
Italian sausage with a fresh Roma tomato and cucumber salsa wrapped with a roasted bell pepper hummus and shredded Romaine.

FRIDAY, April 19
Friday Salad Price: $8.00
Cheese tortellini pesto salad with almonds, tomatoes and mozzarella on a bed of spinach. All salads come with a fresh baked roll.

Friday Sandwich Price: $8.00
oast beef with a sun dried tomato cream cheese spread, mozzarella cheese, red onion and basil.

Friday Wrap Price: $8.00
Roasted butternut squash with cranberries, Parmesan cheese, walnuts and an apple cider vinaigrette.

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