OAKHURST—In 2019 Vision Academy of the Arts (VAA) held its final Grand Night for the Arts prior to the Covid (and world) shutdown. When it became apparent that the world was not going to reopen any time soon, the organization went dormant. The Beginning Vision Academy of the Arts, breathed into life in 1994 by local legend and teacher Jackie ...

COARSEGOLD – Did you set health goals for 2024? A week into the new year, how’s it going? If you need a boost toward forging a path to better health,  help is on the way. Eastern Madera County Recreation and Parks (EMRAP), a local non-profit volunteer organization, brings together a wealth of community resources at a Peak Wellness Expo.  The ...

OAKHURST — There’s a lot more to being a Girl Scout than just selling cookies. It’s also about making new friends and having exciting adventures. This Saturday, Girl Scout Troop 4049 will be holding an open troop event at Oakhurst Community Park. There’ll be crafts, snacks, games, and lots and lots of fun, so we’ll see you there! Date & ...

OAKHURST — Bring your Valentine to Metta Yosemite for this special class for couples! Sarah Montgomery will guide you through some partner poses to encourage bonding and health. Date & Time:  Sunday, February 12, from 5 – 6 p.m. Metta Yosemite is the place in Oakhurst, California, for yoga classes, sound bowls, and a magical metaphysical gift shop! It was ...

OAKHURST — You may have heard that there will be town hall style event on February 9th, to discuss “Recreation: Understanding Community Recreation in Eastern Madera.” We urge you all to make time to come to the Oakhurst Community Center for this important meeting. See map below. Date & Time: Thursday, February 9, at 5:30 p.m. Bring friends and fully ...

COARSEGOLD — Get out your daubers, everyone! Bingo games are happening twice a week (plus once a month) at the Coarsegold Community Center. These games are always a blast so don’t miss out on your chance to win some of that sweet moolah. We’ll see you there! Every Monday Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Games start at 12 noon. Every ...

COARSEGOLD — To many, it may already seem like spring, and we’re itching to get our hands in the soil to begin our spring/summer/fall gardens. Not so fast. Spring hasn’t sprung yet, and there are a few things you need to know about our particular area, especially if you are a newcomer. Sue Langley Presents Gardening Classes at Coarsegold Community ...

Alistair King, Coarsegold 4-H Club Reporter contributed to this article. COARSEGOLD — Mark your calendar! The 6th Annual Mountain Area Clothing Swap is almost here. Coarsegold 4-H is doing their part as a civic engagement and community service project. Thursday, Dec. 9, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. the Coarsegold 4-H is holding their 6th annual mountain area clothing swap ...

COARSEGOLD — The Spring Fling Handcrafted event is returning to the Coarsegold Community Center again this year on Saturday, Mar. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair gives handcrafted exhibitors an opportunity to introduce and sell their products. Offerings include woodcrafters, handy home sewing, accessories, jewelers, soaps, crochet and more. Admission and parking are free. Vendors are invited ...

COARSEGOLD — Ladies and gentlemen, get your beans in order. It’s time for the Gold Country Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by the local Soroptimist service club, dedicated to helping women and girls in the immediate area and around the world. The sweet and spicy event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Coarsegold Community Center, from 5 to 9 p.m. ...