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Oakhurst Community Band Holiday Concert

OAKHURST — The Oakhurst Community Band presents its Fall Holiday Concert on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Mountain Christian Center. The show starts at 3 p.m. This is the 12th season for the popular group, and admission to the concert, as always, is free. Featuring music from Gabriel Faure, Frank Tichelo and Jose Feliciano, along with other holiday favorites, the concert ...

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Treating Arthritis: Stimulating Vagus

By Virginia Eaton — Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a crippling inflammatory condition that affects both men and women, although women in their 30s-60s are most likely to contract the disease. RA is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the sac surrounding the joints, making them inflamed, stiff, and painful. This inflammation, while centered on the joints, can also affect ...

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American Legion Auxiliary Plans Veterans’ Christmas

Submitted by Melody DeWolf COARSEGOLD — As we all know, there are many deployed and active duty men and women serving our country that won’t be able to be home for Christmas. For them, and all U.S. Veterans, past and present, the American Legion Post #110 Oakhurst Auxiliary is sponsoring a community Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 at ...

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Know Someone Serving? Soroptimist Military Care Packages

Submitted by Nikki Van Velson OAKHURST – Once again this year the local Soroptimist International (S.I.) of the Sierras will be sending free holiday gift packages to men and women in the armed services. Included in the packages are homemade goodies, gum, candies, a Sierra Star newspaper and a holiday card from members of the organization to remind our service ...

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Tough Stuff: Lions Club Trivia Night Is A Winner

OAKHURST – A full house turned out for the first-ever Lions Club Trivia Night at the Sierra Senior Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, for an evening of stimulating entertainment combined with effective fundraising. Six tables-plus and a host of volunteers partipated in the event, laughingly dubbed “If I Only Had A Brain” trivia. Representing with strong teams were organizations and ...

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Speak Up On Technology To Improve Education

Submitted by Rhonda Corippo — MOUNTAIN AREA – The community, staff and students of Yosemite Unified School District schools are invited to participate in the National Speak Up Survey, giving those who take the online survey a voice in how technology is used and viewed in education, both locally and across the nation. The national research project survey is offered so districts can learn ​more ...

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Inflammation: The Higher The Heat, The Higher The Risk

By Virginia Eaton — Let me introduce you to a food villain that’s been around for a while but may have escaped your attention. Its proper name is Advanced Glycation End-Product but we’ll use AGE for short. This substance creates inflammation in the body and can exacerbate autoimmune diseases such as lupus and arthritis as well as conditions such diabetes ...

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Coarsegold 4-H Project News

By Lexey Jenkins — COARSEGOLD – We belong to a 4-H club that is an amazing program where kids can show animals, make arts and crafts, do community service, and even participate in outdoor sports. There are many different projects that you can sign up for if you join the Coarsegold 4-H club. In arts and crafts you meet once ...

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Our Lady of the Sierra Holiday Boutique

OAKHURST – ‘Tis the season for Christmas shopping, and there’s an opportunity right around the corner on Saturday, Nov. 14. Our Lady of the Sierra Women’s Guild is holding their annual Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Church Hall. Holiday shoppers can be on the lookout for craft items, a cookie walk, door prizes, and lots ...

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Madera County Recruiting For Search & Rescue Team

COUNTY – Madera County’s nationally recognized Search & Rescue Team is now accepting applications to join the ranks. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office provides training and novices are welcome. “This academy is considered one of the best within the state of California and nationally,” says Mike Perreira, 2016 Team Leader for the Madera County Search & Rescue Training Academy. “We’re ...

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