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. ...

YOSEMITE — Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the historic hotel as well as a kitchen renovation. Kitchen project work is currently underway and work to upgrading the seismic safety will begin near ...

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 ...

Come to Yosemite Wine Tails and enjoy a solo performance by guitarist Larry McPhail performing rock, folk, and country music from the ’60s to the ’90s. Friday, October 14, from 7 p.m. until closing. No cover charge! Yosemite Wine Tails 40409 Highway 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-641-6400 E-mail: yosemitewinetails@gmail.com About Yosemite Wine Tails Yosemite Wine Tails is the brain child of ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Do you shy away from speaking in public? Would you like to improve your public speaking ability? Do you tremble in fear because your new job may require you to speak in public? Then you are a perfect candidate for Toastmasters training. Learn how to become a better communicator and leader tomorrow by attending a Toastmasters Open ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — According to some 2022 reports, obesity remains an ominous health threat across America as the avoidable condition plagues more than a third (36.2%) of the U.S. population. This scary statistic is that much more frightful as the Halloween holiday looms large. However, this year there’s no need to fret as one weight-wise wellness company will pay you ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — This Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15), the American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter urges everyone to practice their two-minute home fire escape plan and test their smoke alarms to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent disaster. Two minutes is the amount of time that fire experts say you may have to safely escape a home fire ...

MERCED – The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is now operating its winter schedule for bus service running from Merced and Mariposa to Yosemite National Park. YARTS Highway 140 Winter Schedule (PDF) The Highway 140 service operates year-round but reduces the frequency of service to and from the park after the summer season. YARTS routes into Yosemite that originate ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Rediscovering classic, outdoor winter activities like snowmobiling can provide a simple way to spend time with loved ones. In fact, snowmobile sales are expected to increase 15-20% this winter, according to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), allowing families to safely social distance and get outside amid the global pandemic. “Snowmobiling is a unique way to experience ...