MARIPOSA — The annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival party will kick off on Friday night in downtown Mariposa with lots of live music and local art. Then Saturday will be an awesome parade on Main Street. After the parade, drive or take the free bus to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds where you will be treated to a classic car and truck ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 National Day of Prayer theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” from James 5:16b: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated annually in Eastern Madera County, at different churches, outdoor locations and in homes and was even live streamed during Covid. This year, there will ...

COARSEGOLD — Dust off your boots and join us at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds for the annual Coarsegold rough stock cowboy tour California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA) rodeo. The CCPRA is an all-volunteer organization devoted to preserving the western heritage and proud mountain tradition of the sport of rodeo. There will be live music, vendors, and lots of great ...

OAKHURST — It’s turkey time at Sierra Senior Center! On the menu this week is a healthy and super-scrumptious turkey taco salad for only five dollars, followed by exciting games of Bingo! And even if you don’t want to play Bingo, you should still stop by for the taco salad. We’ll see you there! Date & Time: Thursday, May 4, ...

OAKHURST — La Sierra Guild of Valley Children’s Hospital will be holding it’s annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon at the Oakhurst Community Center. El Cid’s Mexican Cuisine will be providing a meal of enchiladas, rice, beans, chips, and salsa. There will be lots of raffle prizes as well as a door prize. La Sierra Guild is a non profit organization, all proceeds ...

Showtimes for Friday, April 28th – Thursday, May 4th 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. Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World Rated PG-13 – 2 hours 8 minutes Fueled by ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District offers Valley residents the opportunity to save up to $5,000 on a new home heating and cooling system when decommissioning their fireplace and installing an electric heat pump system. The District’s Fireplace & Woodstove Change-Out program provides incentives for residents to reduce emissions from their wood burning stove or ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Heads up, everyone! You don’t want to miss out on Yosemite High School Music Department’s 14th Annual “Nite on the Town!” There will be amazing live music performed by YHS Music Department students, plus a silent and live auction, treats made by YHS Culinary, and more! Dates & Times: Saturday, May 6, & Sunday, May 7, 2023, from ...

MADERA — Come join the Spring Fling at the San Joaquin Winery on Sunday, April 30th! Bring your own wine glass, sample a variety of their best wines, and enjoy a little retail therapy! We’ll see you there! Vendors will include: A&D Rustic Designs Cookie’D by Gabriella Mary Jane Como La Flor Boutique by Carmen Christian Devotional Books by Jerilyn ...

Please note: The former dates of this event were May 7th & 8th. BASS LAKE — Get out your fishing poles, everyone! It’s that time of year again! The 42nd Annual Fishing Derby will provide heaps of fun for the entire family, and hopefully a few lucky anglers will catch all (or at least one) of the special grand prize ...