OAKHURST–Included in this week’s events writeups are events taking place in Yosemite National Park. For us locals, this is arguably the best time of the year to visit our neighbor to the north–fewer crowds, spectacular vistas and the majesty of the valley ringed by snowcapped mountains. Who knows? You might even get to see some frazil ice if the conditions ...
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OAKHURST–**EVENTS ADDED**-–It looks like many are hibernating right now; not a lot happening in the world of events and entertainment. That’s okay. We all probably need a bit of downtime after the stresses of the holidays. What there is this week is of the best kind . . . yoga, mindfulness, art, music, children’s activities. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 Meditation & ...
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Oakhurst–Someone knows where you are. It’s time to come forward, to take responsibility for the life you ended, for the life you abandoned on the ground as you sped off. It’s been 178 days since Eben Hammond died. The life you stole from Eben’s family, friends, community. If you know who this person is (or even have a suspicion because ...
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OAKHURST–We’ve made it through Christmas with an abundance of wet stuff; now onward to the new year. Below are events taking place the last week of 2021 and the first couple of days of 2022. Whatever you do, take care. Drive with caution, carry chains and check weather forecasts and road conditions. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Tuesday Morning & Evening Yoga ...
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If you’ve wanted to watch your county government in action or perhaps speak your mind on an issue that concerns you but aren’t able to travel to Madera to do it, here’s your chance, Mountain Folk. The Board of Supervisors will meet in Oakhurst on Tuesday, January 4, beginning at 2 pm for the closed session and 3 pm for ...
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BASS LAKE — On May 5, 2021, Mark Choe and Shahnaz Sodager Choe forged a life partnership with their wedding at Bass Lake’s Pines Resort, which Choe manages. Now they have created an additional partnership, Gold Stars Behavior Therapy, with a mission to teach confidence-building skills to children dealing with autism and their support parents. Shahnaz Choe heads the therapy ...
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OAKHURST–The second annual Visions of Self juried Women’s art show of the “Women’s Voices, Women’s Vision” group of Yosemite Sierra Artists, is accepting entries now through January 31, 2022. The show is open to all artists who identify as female, and work in all media is eligible. Entries can include self-portraits or work depicting environment, emotions or state of being. ...
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OAKHURST — In the 75-year history of VFW Post #8743, serving the mountain communities, there has never been a female commander. Until now. On December 11, 2021, Maryann Enciso was elected to that post. Maryann served 10 years on active duty with the United States Marine Corps, spending her career working in the S-1 shop. and she was a Sergeant ...
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BASS LAKE– If you’re fixin’ to celebrate the entry of 2022 in style, the place to do it is The Pines Resort at Bass Lake. There is plenty to choose from, for all ages. Whether noshing is your thing, to watching fireworks grace the Bass Lake night sky (possibly over a blanket of sparkling snow), it’s all happening at The ...
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OAKHURST–After all the preparations, all the pre-holiday festivities, after the blessed rain and even a bit of snow in some places, it’s finally here! Christmas week itself. It’s a time for family, friends (and fruitcake?). Enjoy the holidays! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Tuesday Morning & Evening Yoga Morning: 8:30 am – 9:30 am, Evening: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Oakhurst Community ...
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