MARIPOSA–The Bootjack Stompers would like to invite the community to their annual Holiday Craft Sale and Bazaar. The fun, friendly shopping experience takes place Friday, December 1st through Sunday December 3rd, from 10AM to 4PM. The Oasis Cafe & Market will be catering breakfast and lunch each day with their famous Mexican and American style food. Local crafters will include: ...

CLOVIS — The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is continuing with pile burning operations on both the High Sierra (HSRD), and Bass Lake Ranger Districts (BLRD). Test fire ignitions will take place in both areas; near Shaver Lake – HSRD, and at Batterson Work Center – BLRD. Pending suitable weather conditions, test fire ignitions will take place in both areas today, ...

OAKHURST–The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Oakhurst Area is coordinating “Be A Santa to a Senior” for local seniors who are residents at local assisted living facilities. Drop-off locations are located throughout the area to collect socks, games, decks of cards, dominos, books, calendars, coloring books, pens, pencils, highlighters, crayons, hats, scarves, blankets, robes, bath items, Chapstick, lotion, gloves, puzzles, gift bags ...

OAKHURST–The Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis would like to invite everyone to join them for their annual Breakfast with Santa! The event will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, from 7:30am to 11:00am at the Oakhurst Community Center. The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, Starbucks coffee, hot chocolate, milk or orange juice. The price for parents and children is $8.00 per ...

OAKHURST–It’s time for the 34th annual Oakhurst Christmas Tree Lighting at the Talking Bear corner at Highway 41 and Road 426. This years event is on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. The event starts at 4PM with local vendors, crafts, food and more! Music and entertainment starts at 4:30. The tree will light at 6:00 and Santa arrives immediately after on ...

COARSEGOLD–Bikers For Christ would like to invite the community to a toy drive and run that will support Manna House and our Mountain Community. The event will begin at Robert’s Frosty in Coarsegold December 2nd from 10:30am to 11:30am. Coffee and donuts will be provided. To participate bring an unwrapped toy. Finishing up the fun will be a ride to ...

David Arlo Larson December 17, 1935 – October 17, 2023 Flavia Joyce (McClain) Larson March 24, 1937 – June 26, 2023 Dave passed away on October 17th, 2023 in Fresno, CA. Joyce preceded him in passing on June 26th, 2020 in Ashland, OR. Dave was born in Silverton, OR, on December 17th, 1935 to Arlo and Mary Larson. Joyce was ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA) would like you to meet Ramsey. He is the EMCSPCA’s longest resident. He has been patiently waiting for a forever home for over a year. His holiday wish is for a person that is his very own. Ramsey is a center favorite and is a big, goofy love bug. He is a great ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR132, and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign/banner work beginning Monday, November 27, through Thursday, ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Scout Fund’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Saturday, December 2nd at the North Fork Library parking lot. Fresh, locally grown red fir (silver tip) in a variety of sizes through at least 16 ft. will be available. Tree sales will begin at 9 a.m. on the 2nd and continue daily until sold ...