While some mountain schools just got back from Fall Break, we were reminded that back in August, when the school year started, we asked SNO readers to send in photos of their kids’ first day of school. As it turns out, we missed a couple of great shots, and they’re just too good to be overlooked any longer. Here is ...

Submitted by Tina Wynne, owner of A Village Hair & Nails and Team Captain for the TaTa Avengers COARSEGOLD — In August of 2012, a client and friend of mine asked if I’d like to to help co-captain a team for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, held every year at Fresno State in October. To my surprise that ...

BASS LAKE – Come to Pines Village at Bass Lake on Saturday, Oct. 19th for an all-day Fall Festival with Pancake Breakfast, Golf Cart Drags, a Haunted House, Pumpkin Patch and Costume Contests (for doggies, too)!

OAKHURST — Just over four weeks ago, Oakhurst Postmaster Holly Baker made a shocking observation involving a tour bus in Oakhurst, and followed it up with a phone call to the Sheriff. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, Baker witnessed a large tour bus park right in front of the post office, where the driver proceeded to empty ...

OAKHURST — The Eastern Madera County (EMC) SPCA invites the community to attend a special evening meal where you can fill feed your tummy and do some good at the same time. Set for the Oakhurst Community Center on Friday, Oct. 25, volunteers are putting together a “Spay-ghetti Dinner.” The fun goes from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and cost for ...

COARSEGOLD — Rivergold Elementary School held its 21st Annual Hawk Festival on Friday, Sept. 27, and had a great night with lots of fun and shenanigans. The always-anticipated event is the single largest PTA fundraiser of the year, and this time included a barbeque dinner provided by Coarsegold Miner’s Grill. That’s not all!

OAKHURST — Some of our favorite local groups and people have banded together to host a Multi-Organizations and Families Fall Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Positive Living Center (PLC) parking lot. PLC is located at 49269 Golden Oak Drive, next to the Childrens Museum of the Sierra and just across the ...

OAKHURST — Members of the service group Soroptimist International of the Sierras invite the community to attend their Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The annual event is held at the Oakhurst Community Center. Advance tickets are $10 at Oakhurst Giftworks and from Soroptimist members; day-of tickets will be available at ...

OAKHURST — Members of the Service Organization of the Sierra invite the community to a “Magical Mickey Christmas,” on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Oakhurst Community Center. The fundraising event features a popular Boutique that opens at 10 a.m. followed by a luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. Organizers promise raffle and door prizes, too. The donation requested for tickets is ...

COARSEGOLD – A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for hometown boy Token Adams on Saturday, Oct. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Coarsegold Community Center. The heartfelt celebration for the former mountain area resident and Jemez Ranger District Engine Captain Token Adams is being planned by family and friends in the wake of his death in New ...