We recently moved to Bishop and have been blown away by this place — the people, the energy, the creativity, and the sheer number of great things happening. There is a lot here. And honestly, it was hard to keep track of it all.
So I built BishopLocal.com as a test — an experiment to see if this is something people here actually want, use, and value. And people liked it so I expanded. We are now 395local.com.
Ready to see it?
But also keep reading 🙂
The goal is simple: one place to find what’s happening. An events calendar that pulls together information from all over, so it’s easier to discover what this community has to offer and easier to participate in it.
My family and I live in a converted school bus [bus tour], and we travel a lot. In our travels, I’ve noticed that places with clear, shared sources of local event information often feel more connected. People show up more. They meet each other. Things grow.
I’ve seen that happen before. Back in 1999, I built a community calendar in Halifax, Nova Scotia called BeTheChange.ca. It was focused on activism and local involvement, and it helped more people find ways to participate in meaningful work. I’ve never forgotten that.
If it’s helpful, I’ll keep building it — and your feedback will directly shape the next version.
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Thanks for being here.
Andrew Angus
Converted Bus Driver
and Calendar Curator