RAYMOND — Great news, everyone! There will be a chili cookoff at Pat’s Park in Raymond this weekend! This year’s proceeds will be used for repairs and maintenance of the Wilma Moe Ball Field to ensure it is available for future community events. There will be a cash prize for 1st place and awards for 2nd and 3rd place finishes. ...

OAKHURST — Join us for some good old-timey fun as we check out the beautiful quilts made by local artists at the Sierra Mountain Quilters Association’s 2023 “Gateway to Yosemite” quilt show at the Oakhurst Community Center. There will be vendors, raffle baskets, a quilt raffle, and a silent auction. These quilt shows are always a heap of fun, so ...

SHAVER LAKE — In Partnership with the Creek Fire Recovery Collaborative, Sierra Resource Conservation District, and the Arbor Day Foundation, the Central Sierra Resiliency Fund’s Seedlings of Hope program will be hosting planting workdays this month. Date & Time: Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. Breakfast and water will be provided, however, volunteers are encouraged ...

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Lion’s Club and the Antique & Classic Boat Society present the 31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at Miller’s Landing at Bass Lake! Boats from all over the state will be competing for “Best of Show.” Come, enjoy, and cast your vote! Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Honorary doctorates are awarded on behalf of the California State University system and Fresno State in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas of human endeavor that embody the objectives and ideals of the CSU system. Holly Blossom Wyatt will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters and will be recognized during the College of Arts ...

OAKHURST — Start revving your engines, everyone! The Oakhurst Yosemite Hot Rod Auto Show is coming to Oakhurst next weekend! There’ll be (literally) tons of cars as well as some awesome food! It’s going to be a great time for the entire family so we’ll see you there! Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 ...

Showtimes for Friday, May 12th – Thursday, May 18th Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Rated PG-13 – 2 hours 29 minutes Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his ...

OAKHURST — Oakhurst Lutheran Church is holding a fund-raising BBQ dinner to benefit Mountain Crisis Services in Mariposa. The dinner will include a half-pound of smoked beef brisket, corn pudding, BBQ pasta salad, and dessert. Diners have their choice to either dine in or to drive through and pick up their meals. This is a great deal for such a ...

OAKHURST — Every Saturday evening this summer, come and enjoy live music by the river at Queen’s Inn by the River! This Saturday, Square One will be bringing their own unique mixture of rock, blues, R & B, and jazz to Oakhurst. It’s going to be a great time so we’ll see you there! Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, ...

MADERA — Are you ready for the Central Valley’s newest SPRING Half Marathon events and newly added bike events! Run or bike through picturesque trees and meadows on rolling groomed trails as you view beautiful vistas just minutes north of Fresno’s River Park Shopping Center at Highway 41 just past Avenue 14. The Tesoro Viejo Classic Half Marathon will take you ...