OAKHURST — The term “fire season” seems to have replaced the word “summer” in the local lexicon, and as the days grow warmer area residents may want to make note of a special event happening locally that should serve to alleviate some stress. Mountain Area Merchants Association (MAMA) invites the community to a day designed to spread the word about ...

OAKHURST — In a classic case of “local girl makes good,” Yosemite High School alum (Class of 2001) Kelly Smith Erickson has been named the 28th Congressional District’s Woman of the Year. She grew up in Oakhurst and her proud parents are is Lesley Smith and Dean Smith of Dean Smith General Contracting. Kelly lives in Echo Park in Los ...

OAKHURST – Look Good Feel Better is a free program sponsored by the American Cancer Society for cancer patients who want a little support handling side effects and keeping their spirits up as much as possible. Now, a Look Good Feel Better workshop is coming to town, and area resident and Parlour stylist Donna Dozier is leading the charge. In ...

OAKHURST — Here’s a project worth working on. It’s a Community Work Day for the Oakhurst River Parkway Trail. Volunteers will meet for a community service project that’s ideal for scouts, church groups, and service clubs. Scheduled for Saturday, Jun. 11, the day starts at 8 a.m. at the Sierra Star parking lot on Road 426 (Crane Valley Road) in ...

Written by Clara Briley — COUNTY — 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases, according to American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDS), and local statistics on the numbers of people who suffer from these conditions in the Central Valley may be even higher. It’s important for the public to know the signs and symptoms in order to increase awareness of these common ...

OAKHURST — The fine folks of Sierra-Oakhurst Kiwanis invite the community to an open house to learn about the current Kiwanis membership drive. Here’s an opportunity to join a vibrant organization whose mission is clear: Kiwanis serve the children of our community — and sometimes, beyond. Stop by the Yosemite Gateway Restaurant on Tuesday, Jun. 7 from 6 to 7:30 ...

COUNTY — Hundreds of Valley residents showed up for the third annual Madera County ArtsFest on Saturday, May 14.  Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Office of Education hosted the free family-friendly event promoting art in Madera County, held at Madera County Office of Education. “We are happy to be able to support art in such a fun way ...

OAKHURST – Stop by Western Sierra Nursery on Friday, May 27 for “An Evening of Whine and Noses” to benefit the Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA). While the event has been a go-to fun fundraiser hosted by Mark and Robyn Holland that’s brought many thousands of dollars to the EMC SPCA over last several years, this marks the first ...

OAKHURST — Organizers behind the Yosemite High School PTA are busy pulling all the necessary elements together for a safe Sober Grad Party for the graduating seniors of YHS Class of 2016. The committee in charge is small but mighty and, even as elements are falling nicely into place, this marks an opportunity for parents and the community to participate ...

OAKHURST — Bibliophiles and those with aspirations, please note that local rare book collector Byron Lewis will share his knowledge this weekend in a free forum designed just for you. Lewis says that determining the price of an old book depends on a variety of aspects including its condition, how many people are seeking it and its subject matter. Here’s ...