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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Going Back to Oakhurst’s Past with Fresno Flats’ Pioneer Camp
OAKHURST – Paul Adelizi, President of the Sierra Historic Sites Association, has a passion for history. You could almost call it an obsession. As such, he’s in a perfect position to initiate a collaboration between the Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst and Fresno Flats Historical Museum. The inaugural Pioneer Camp begins on Tuesday, July 13 and runs daily from ...
Read More »The Pines Resort: Surviving and Thriving During the Shutdown
The Pines Resort has a long and storied past—for me, at least. I’d never even heard of Bass Lake until we took a family vacation here in November 1989. After arriving from Orange County at midnight, getting lost and almost giving up hope, we arrived at our destination. The Pines Resort. I stepped out of the car onto Bass Lake ...
Read More »WHAT’S HAPPENING, OAKHURST . . . and Beyond Thurs., July 1 – Sunday, July 4
Thursday, July 1 Bass Lake LIVE Featuring Rumba 32. 6:30 pm to 10 pm. The Pines Gazebo Deck, 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake. 800/350-7463. BassLake.com Friday, July 2 Axis Music Series Featuring John Pemberton. Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery. 4150 Town Center Blvd., Madera. 559/822-3380. TesoroViejo.com/events. Friday Evening Farmer’s Market in Chowchilla. 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Veterans Memorial Park, ...
Read More »Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Announces N95 Mask Distribution
OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is a distribution center for N95 masks provided at no charge to comply with the state of California mandate that employers must provide these masks to unvaccinated workers if the unvaccinated employee requests. The new Cal/OES language states: Upon request, employers shall provide respirators for voluntary use in ...
Read More »WHAT’S HAPPENING, OAKHURST . . . and Beyond? Weekend of June 25-27
Friday, June 25 Golden Chain Theatre Presents 2021 Drive-In Summer Melodrama. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst. 559/683-7112. Golden Chain Theatre Advance reservations required. Axis Music Series Featuring Jill & Co., Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery, 6 pm to 8 pm, 4150 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 102, Madera. 559/822-3380 Tesoro Viejo Events Live Evening ...
Read More »EMERGING FROM THE SHUTDOWN–Breaking One Branch, Growing Another
OAKHURST- As Anne Driscoll turned the key in the lock for the last time, she took in the sight of her empty store, touched the lime green walls and said goodbye. Together, she and Branches Books and Gifts had weathered a few storms. As of October 2020 they’d endured ten weeks of the store being closed due to the pandemic, ...
Read More »EVACUATION PREPARATION: The Time Is NOW!
OAKHURST – It’s not possible to predict when you’ll need to evacuate, but circumstances increasingly dictate that at the least you and your family must be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Each year our region has suffered serious wildfires, resulting in loss of property with potential for injury or loss of life. Already this year we’ve seen fires ...
Read More »WHAT’S HAPPENING, OAKHURST . . . and Beyond – June 17-20, 2021
Thursday, June 17 Bass Lake LIVE featuring Motel Drive. 6:30 – 10 pm. The Pines Gazebo Deck, 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake. 800/350-7463. Bass Lake Events. Friday, June 18 Live Music on the Lawn with Max Headroom 80’s Tribute Band at Martin Morgan Amphitheatre, 7 pm to 9 pm, Tesoro Viejo at Treasure Hills Drive & Redrock Drive, Madera. 559/822-3375. ...
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