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Mono County Public Health is offering free community flu vaccine clinics throughout October at locations across Mono County. Stop by a clinic near you to help protect yourself, your family, and your community this flu season. Please see the flyer below (or download here) for clinic dates, times, and locations. For more information, call 760-924-1830. 

Salud Pública del Condado de Mono ofrecerá clínicas comunitarias gratuitas de vacunación contra la gripe durante todo el mes de octubre en diferentes localidades del Condado de Mono. Visite una clínica cerca de usted para ayudar a protegerse a sí mismo, a su familia y a su comunidad durante esta temporada de gripe. Consulte el volante a continuación (o descárguelo aquí) para conocer las fechas, horarios y ubicaciones de las clínicas. Para más información, llame al 760-924-1830. 

Help keep your little ones safe on every adventure! Mono County Office of Education offers free car seat installation and inspections for Mono County residents, along with guidance from certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Free car seat options are also available for families who need assistance with the cost. 

Families can also receive free, properly fitted helmets for children through Community Connections for Children. Call or stop by the office at 625 Old Mammoth Rd., Suite #6 in Mammoth Lakes to receive a fitted helmet. 

For more information or to schedule a car seat appointment, contact Sofia Flores at (760) 934-0031. Please see the flyers below for complete details.

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¡Ayude a mantener seguros a sus pequeños en cada aventura! La Oficina de Educación del Condado de Mono ofrece instalación e inspección gratuita de sillas de auto para los residentes del Condado de Mono, además de orientación de técnicos certificados en seguridad de pasajeros infantiles. También hay opciones de sillas de auto gratuitas para las familias que necesitan ayuda con el costo. 

Las familias también pueden recibir cascos gratuitos y ajustados adecuadamente para niños a través de Community Connections for Children. Llame o visite la oficina ubicada en 625 Old Mammoth Rd., Suite #6 en Mammoth Lakespara recibir un casco ajustado a la medida de su hijo. 

Para obtener más información o programar una cita para la silla de auto, comuníquese con Sofia Flores al (760) 934-0031. Consulte los volantes a continuación para obtener todos los detalles. 

Click here for car safety flyer / Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto sobre seguridad en el automóvil
Click here for free helmet flyer / Haga clic aquí para obtener el folleto sobre cascos gratuitos

Click here for the flyer / Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) bases its recommendations for vaccinations on guidelines from trusted professional medical and health organizations representing millions of healthcare providers, reflecting a broad consensus on the safety and benefits of the recommended immunizations. The Executive Order issued by the White House regarding childhood vaccine schedule recommendations does not change the WCHA’s position on evidenced-based vaccine guidance.

Earlier this year, the WCHA endorsed the 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (PDF) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This evidence-based schedule reflects the most current science-based safety and benefits of immunizations that protect children and adolescents from infectious diseases and have saved millions of lives in the United States.

The WCHA also endorses the 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recommends routine vaccination during pregnancy to protect pregnant people and infants from serious illness. These immunizations are the most effective way to reduce the risk of infection and complications for both parent and child.

The WCHA believes that immunization guidance from trusted healthcare organizations should continue to serve as the foundation for routinely recommended immunizations and guide conversations between healthcare providers and families. The WCHA also believes that coverage of vaccines, particularly through government programs, is important to allow choice. Our communities deserve vaccination recommendations based on the best available evidence, reviewed by experienced health and science professionals and access to those recommended vaccines.

If you have questions about childhood vaccines and best practices for your family, we encourage you to seek information from your child’s doctor. For more information about immunization guidance, please visit:

• Washington State Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (PDF)
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Vaccine Integrity Project

Join us for our Chalfant Parent/Child Peapod Playgroup! Our new Thursday session begins September 3rd, 2026 and will be held weekly through May 6th, 2027 (with select dates excluded) at the Chalfant Community Center (123 Valley Rd.) from 10:00am–11:00am. Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to enjoy a free opportunity to play, socialize, and connect with other local families while encouraging early childhood development through play! No registration is required — simply drop in anytime to join. Click here for the flyer

¡Únase a nuestro Grupo de Juego Peapod para Padres e Hijos de Chalfant! Nuestra nueva sesión de los jueves comienza el 3 de septiembre de 2026 y se llevará a cabo semanalmente hasta el 6 de mayo de 2027 (con algunas fechas excluidas) en el Chalfant Community Center (123 Valley Rd.), de 10:00am a 11:00am. ¡Las familias con niños de 0 a 5 años están invitadas a disfrutar de una oportunidad gratuita para jugar, socializar y conectarse con otras familias de la comunidad mientras fomentan el desarrollo infantil temprano a través del juego! No es necesario registrarse — simplemente venga cuando guste y participe. Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto

Are you a licensed child care provider or Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregiver? Join the Childcare Quality System (CQS) to access professional development, resources, individualized support, and stipends while strengthening the quality of care you provide. Apply by September 18th! Contact Annaliesa Calhoun at (760) 924-7626 or acalhoun@monocoe.org

¿Es proveedor de cuidado infantil con licencia o cuidador de familiares, amigos y vecinos? Únase al Sistema de Calidad del Cuidado Infantil (CQS) para acceder a desarrollo profesional, recursos, apoyo individualizado y estipendios mientras fortalece la calidad del cuidado que ofrece. ¡Inscríbase antes del 18 de septiembre! Comuníquese con Elvira Felix de Cecena al (760) 924-7626 o por correo electrónico a efelixdececena@monocoe.org

Click here for the flyer/Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto

HealthNet, Smile Dental Services, and Mono County are partnering to provide free dental checkups for community members in June Lake and Bridgeport. No insurance is required, and everyone is welcome! Services include exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings, fluoride varnish, non-surgical extractions, oral health education, and more. Appointments are required. Call 1-888-585-3368 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm) to schedule your visit. Please see the flyer below for dates, locations, and additional details.

HealthNet, Smile Dental Services y el Condado de Mono se han unido para ofrecer exámenes dentales gratuitos a los miembros de la comunidad en June Lake y Bridgeport. ¡No se requiere seguro médico y todos son bienvenidos! Los servicios incluyen exámenes, limpiezas, selladores, rellenos, barniz de flúor, extracciones sin cirugía, educación sobre salud bucal y mucho más. Se requiere cita previa. Llame al 1-888-585-3368 (de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.) para programar su cita. Consulte el folleto a continuación para conocer las fechas, ubicaciones y más detalles.

Click here for the flyer / Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto

Click here for the flyer/Haga clic aquí para ver el folleto

Park and Recreation Month Activities:  Pickleball! – Registration is open: Adv. League will kick off on Monday, July 13 – Sign up here! Pickleball Tournament – July 12 with Beg. & Int./Adv. divisions. Sign up here! Free Swim Sundays! During the month of July, we host FREE Open Swim on Sundays. Come down to Whitmore Pool on July 12, 19 and July 26 from 12pm – 4pm! Free Play Fridays! Join us at the Mammoth RecZone on July 10, 17, 24 and 31 for FREE Open Play, from 12:30 – 8pm. Beach Volleyball Tournament! July 25 at Shady Rest Park, starting at 9am. Register here! Summer Camp Openings: July 13 Grades 3-5 Gymnastics July 20 TK-K PM Bike Adventures July 27 Grades 6-8 Backpacking 201 August 3 TK–K PM Bike Rangers August 10 TK-K PM Skateboarding August 10 Grades 3-5 Skateboarding July 12: Powers of Observation: Exploring Rock Creek Through the Seasons with Friends of the Inyo Walk with a seasonal naturalist in Rock Creek. Each program highlights what’s happening in the landscape at that time of year, from blooming wildflowers to signs of wildlife activity. July 15: Not your Grandma’s Bingo Held at Lakanuki this month. Registration begins at 5pm and games begin at 6pm. This month’s proceeds go to Volunteer Eastern Sierra. July 12: Sundays at Valentine Reserve. Come with us on the general tour of the Reserve and learn about the history, flora, fauna and what makes the Reserve so special. This tour will be relaxed introduction to the best kept secret in Mammoth! More info and to register. July 16: Sierra Summer Nights. This is a FUN, FREE, All-Ages, event celebrating the vitality of the Mammoth Lakes community! Join us for live music (Bodie 601), artisan vendors, food trucks, local breweries and more! August 5 – 16: KING LEAR. This will be the 16th year preforming Shakespeare under the stars in Mammoth Lakes. More information and show times. July 10-11: Mammoth JazzFest July 15-26: Unbound Chamber Music Festival July 16: Sierra Summer Nights! July 17-19: Mammoth Reggae Festival July 25: 37th Annual Kids Fishing Festival Mammoth Lakes Events Calendar