Oakhurst – Since its inception in 1961 as a repository of the history of the Mono people, the Sierra Mono Museum has undergone many changes. The most visible of those changes is a renovation of the historical building set on a rise above the roundabout that converges at Road 274, Road 225 and Road 228 in North Fork. The North ...
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Using Art to Preserve the Past and Celebrate the Future
Chukchansi Artist Works with Fresno Flats to Preserve Indigenous History Oakhurst – Fresno Flats Historical Village and Parks celebrates the beginnings of Oakhurst, when it was known as the museum’s namesake. But the museum does more than that. Fresno Flats residents, as the town established in 1856 as a farming, mining and logging community was called, were not the first ...
Read More »The Week’s Events July 26 – August 1
A bit of a change this week: Scroll down for a list of recurring events as well as select events in Yosemite National Park. There’s lots to do in our mountain area. Get out there! THIS WEEK’S EVENTS THURSDAY, JULY 29 Make & Take Wine Cork Birdhouse at Yosemite Wine Tails 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Admission: $20. Advance Reservations Required ...
Read More »Robert Macaulay Seeks District 5 Supervisor Office
OAKHURST – Robert Macaulay wants your vote. In January 2020, Macaulay filed paperwork to pursue a candidacy for County Supervisor of Madera County District 5, the seat Tom Wheeler has held for the past fifteen years. That paperwork was approved in February. But that decision wasn’t made just then. “The first time it really crossed my mind was after I won ...
Read More »A Life Well-Lived, Gone Too Soon
OAKHURST – At the age of 20, Eben Hammond achieved more than many adults reaching into their 70s, 80s, and 90s. But on the night of July 7, 2021, a hit-and-run driver cut that life short and destroyed at least two futures: Eben’s and their own. That driver couldn’t have known if the person hit was alive, critically injured or ...
Read More »The Week’s Events Oakhurst & Beyond – July 20 through July 29, 2021
TUESDAY, JULY 20 Coarsegold Stampede Barrel Racing at Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. 7:30 pm racing starts. 44777 Rodeo Grounds Lane, Coarsegold. 559/281-5619. https://www.cgrodeogrounds.com/events THURSDAY, JULY 22 Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Sierra Telephone’s Grand Reopening. 12 noon. 49150 Road 426, Oakhurst. Axis Music Series Event Featuring Natural Bridge. Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery. 6 pm to 8 ...
Read More »WHAT’S HAPPENING, OAKHURST? . . . and Beyond, Weekend of July 14-19, 2021
WEDNESDAY Art Exhibit at Yosemite Gateway Art Center, through August 15. 11 am to 5 pm. Gallery Row, 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst. 559/683-5551. Facebook.com/ygacarts THURSDAY Bass Lake LIVE Featuring Classic All Stars at The Pines Resort Gazebo Deck, 6:30 pm to 10 pm. 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake. 800/350-7463. Basslake.com FRIDAY Axis Music Series Featuring Jason Cade. Axis Coffee Bar ...
Read More »Community Flea Market & Mountain Artisans Market
The third in a series of community markets takes place this Saturday, July 17, at Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park, 49777 Road 427, Oakhurst, from 10 am to 4 pm. A variety of vendors from the mountain area offer their wares in a parklike setting. OAKHURST – Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park didn’t let any grass grow under ...
Read More »Sierra Ambulance: The Biggest Bang for Your Buck in Eastern Madera County
THIS JUST IN: Information received from Madera County regarding the proportion of our population indicates an even greater need to take advantage of Sierra Ambulance’s service. Per information provided by Robert Macaulay, Chief of Staff to Tom Wheeler, Madera County District 5 has the highest concentration of both elderly and disabled. Nearly 20 per cent of our population is age ...
Read More »WEEKEND EVENTS OAKHURST . . . and Beyond – July 9-11 (and Beyond)
Friday, July 9 The Weekend Market at Coarsegold Historic Village. Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 35300 Highway 41, Coarsegold. 559/658-1422. CoarsegoldCA.com/CGVevents.html. Art Exhibit at Yosemite Gateway Art Center – Wed. through Sun., through August 15, 11 am to 5 pm. Gallery Row, 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst. 559/683-5551. Facebook.com/ygacarts. Golden Chain Theatre Presents 2021 Drive-In Summer Melodrama, Fri & Sat. 7:30 pm ...
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