OAKHURST—He Made a Difference. How many of us wish our epitaph could read like this? How many of us achieve that goal? Lars Erik Thorson did. Before his passing at age 60 after a long battle with end-stage renal disease, he impacted many lives, young and old, and he leaves a living legacy through them. His wife Kimberlee, his children ...

OAKHURST — The 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous kicked off last Sunday and continues through Saturday when it culminates with a grand craft fair. The craft fair is free to vendors and open to everyone. Café Mocha Murders continues at Golden Chain Theatre through April 10. Lots more happening this week, too! THIS WEEK 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous 8 a.m. ...

OAKHURST—Easter Basket Auctions, murders, woodcarving—it’s all happening this week in and around Oakhurst and places close by.  These are along with our regularly scheduled activities, of course, listed at the end of this article. Don’t forget that the lake resorts have opened up for spring and summer fun. See you at the lake. Or at the theatre. Or maybe with ...

OAKHURST — Nick Schneider has ties to the Eastern Madera County area. He grew up here, graduated from Yosemite High School and, immediately after graduation, joined his father Roger Schneider’s business, Yosemite Mortgage. He’s been there ever since, with no plans of moving on. He loves what he does, and he loves that members of his family have joined with ...

OAKHURST — As the long-awaited Eastern Madera County SPCA animal shelter slides ever closer to opening its doors to furry residents, three local entities recently dedicated sizeable donations to further the vision. Eastern Madera County Bar Association The Eastern Madera County Bar Association, established approximately 30 years ago, recently decided to disband due to dwindling membership and the difficulty of ...

BASS LAKE — Green Door Hospitality Group, has recently purchased the property formerly known as Paradise Springs and rebranded it as The Lodge at Two Moons. They have also acquired the historic Sierra Sky Ranch and plan to make the two into “sister properties” which will support and enhance what each can offer to its unique audience. 100 Secluded, Forested ...

OAKHURST — Sierra Sky Ranch, the venerable Oakhurst hotel that sits right at one of the entrances to the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway on Road 632 (Sky Ranch Road), has new life, new management and a new vision. Still, it intends to keep with old traditions the property has always embodied, after being acquired by the Green Door Hospitality Group. Among ...

OAKHURST—Spring has sprung. Or has it? A little more snowfall is always possible even into May. Let’s enjoy whatever we get because we need it all–sunshine, rain, snow, sunshine all over again. If you are a regular reader of this column, you will notice a little something different this week. One-off events and those happening on a limited basis are ...

OAKHURST — The world premiere of the AACT NewPlayFest winning play, the Café Mocha Murders, written by Deanna Strasse, takes place at the Golden Chain Theatre on Friday, March 25, 2022, with a run at the theatre through April 10, 2022. Tickets are available here, or by calling the box office at 559-683-7112. The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) ...

OAKHURST—This is the week when everyone becomes Irish, and there are a number of events that celebrate that. along with others that mark other happenings in our area. Whether you’re wearing the green or not, get out there and take advantage of all the activities available. TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Kids Art Classes 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Oakhurst Community Center ...