AHWAHNEE—You know what “they” always say. “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” In our world, April Showers bring Meowers. There are a bunch of us currently residing at the EMCSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center who are ready to shower you with lots of love. Only four of us are shown in the feature photo, but there are more of us ready ...
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OAKHURST–The tradition continues as Oakhurst Sunrise Rotary sponsors its 29th Annual Cajun Fest. This year attendees can anticipate mouthwatering “All-U-Can-Eat Shrimp, Ribs, Dirty Rice, and Cajun Corn.” Bring your appetite. Add to that a scrumptious homemade dessert from Bee’s Bakery and Cafe. Cajun Fest features a no-host bar with a full variety of beverages. Be on the lookout, as well, ...
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AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Max. I have some exciting news for you. As you may know, I usually stay with my foster family, but this week I am staying at this luxurious spa called the EMC SPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center. You can easily come meet me anytime the spa is open (that’s Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm). ...
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AHWAHNEE—Hi, Trixie here, along with my sister Velvet. We are both domestic short-hair cats, and we love to play. Specifically, we’d love to come to play at your house. We are just over seven months old and frisky as can be. We only weigh a little over seven pounds each, so we’d fit comfortably in your lap . . . ...
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OAKHURST—Have you ever heard of the game of Pétanque? It’s a simple ball game that came into existence in France, taking its current form in 1907 in La Ciotat, France. The name means, roughly, “quiet feet.” People of all ages play, and it requires relatively little in the way of equipment or a playing field. The Oakhurst Petanque Club wants ...
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AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Sissy, and I need your help. You’ve seen me before, with my friend Sonny. Well, he’s been adopted, but I’m still here. They take good care of me at the wonderful EMC SPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center, but I need a lap! Specifically, I need YOUR lap. Please won’t you come meet me? I know you’ll fall ...
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FISH CAMP—Since its beginnings in 1965, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (YMSPRR) has been a staple of our mountain community—and the world. Folks come from all over the world during the season for a chance to ride one of the few remaining narrow-gauge railroads in existence. Local residents enjoy it just as much. Snow melts and spring blooms mark the ...
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NORTH FORK—This article is a continuation of last week’s “Noma Resort: Hidden Oasis on Yosemite’s Doorstep.” Noma Resort sits near the entrance to the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, at the historic apple orchard near Clearwater Fire Station. It’s one of the loveliest areas of the Byway, especially since the devastating forest fires of the last several years. The Leyva Brothers, ...
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NEWS FLASH! We’ve just learned that all spaces are filled with a wait list for the upcoming spay/neuter clinic. Watch for an announcement of the next one. AHWAHNEE—As a service to the mountain communities, Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA) is holding a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats only at its Animal Care and Adoption Center on Tuesday, April 9. ...
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AHWAHNEE—Make room in your heart—and on your couch—for a new friend. Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA) holds an adoption event this Saturday, March 23, at its Animal Care and Adoption Center. All of the dogs and cats at the Center are spayed or neutered, health checked, vaccinated and ready to go. All they need is YOU! Come meet your new ...
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