MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting the first significant storm of the season will impact Central California Tuesday through Thursday. Heavy snow is possible in the Sierra Nevada mainly north of the Kings River above 5,000 feet, especially Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday night. Snow levels will begin at around 7,000 feet on Tuesday , before falling to ...

OAKHURST — Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library (FOBL) will have a five dollar a bag book sale on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Candace Flammang Community Room at the Oakhurst Branch Library. Come fill up a bag! Bags will be provided at the door or if you prefer you may purchase a special “Oakhurst ...

OAKHURST — The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number. The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The ...

Bass Lake — This Saturday, October 29, 2022, The Pines Bar will be hosting its annual Halloween Party! The party will have costume contests for males, females, and couples. Winners will be announced at midnight, and winners must be present to claim their prize. Judging will be done online via Instagram polls. Live music will be provided by the ever-effervescent ...

October is a month of many traditions. Haunted houses, costume parties, trick o’ treating, pumpkin carving, and, of course, stories of ghosts and ghouls. Stories that are meant to amuse and entertain, as well as to occasionally give a fright to those who take the time to listen and believe in the superstitions. In honor of these traditions, Sierra News ...

OAKHURST — If you have ever wondered what the American Red Cross does and how they respond to all types of disasters, now is your chance to find out! Saturday, November 5, 2022 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the Red Cross of Madera and Mariposa Counties as they host a morning full of Red Cross information on local and ...

OAKHURST — Rotary International is hosting a Poker & Bingo Night at the Oakhurst Community Center on October 28, 2022. Over $1500 in prize money! Registration is $50 for poker and $25 for bingo, but that also pays for dinner. Happy hour and registration starts at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Could it be that fall has finally arrived in our mountain communities?  The NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA is predicting much cooler temperatures for the following 10 days starting tomorrow. There is also some indications that we might get some much needed rain! Dry weather and unseasonably warm temperatures will continue today due to high pressure over the area. ...

OAKHURST — Can’t make it Munich this year for Oktoberfest? No worries! Just come to South Gate Brewing Company in Oakhurst for the next best thing! Saturday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  There’ll be pretzels with beer cheese, German and vegan brats, burgers and more. And of course, amazing craft beer, including a special limited release. The ...

OAKHURST — Handcrafted jewelry, soaps, bath and body products, Fall décor, candles, lavender products, woodwork, and so much more! Come out to Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park this Saturday for a fun Fall shopping experience! October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sierra Historic Sites Association 49777 School Road Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-683-6570 The Mountain Artisans Market happens ...