OAKHURST — You may notice things around town looking a little more spooktacular than usual this time of year. That’s because the fine folks at Branches Books & Gifts have once again invited the community to participate in the month-long, annual Oakhurst Scarecrow Contest running through October right up to Halloween on the 31st. The friendly competition is open to all — ...

Vicki Thomas  Sierra Art Trails 2018 Catalog #85 My love for art, drawing and painting has come from an inner need to create and then to share my passion with others. It’s a wonderful feeling to be totally immersed in the process of painting and experience the surprising and satisfying results. This year, I’m proud to have local artist and ...

OAKHURST — Get ready for the sheer beauty and excitement that is Sierra Art Trails. The Preview Exhibit is open to the public, featuring a representative piece by each artist in Sierra Art Trails. Viewing the Preview Exhibit is a great way to plan your Art Trails weekend, discover the work that you most want to see, and plan your route to ...

OAKHURST – Once again, it’s time to put your paws together for the upcoming Animal Faire at Oakhurst Community Park on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exciting four-legged action is brought to you and your pooch, and other animals, by the Eastern Madera County (EMC) SPCA for the 20th year, and also by Bella, the ...

Mary Beth Harrison Sierra Art Trails 2018 Catalog #61 I am so nervous and excited to be participating in my first Sierra Art Trails Oct. 5, 6, and 7, and hope you will come experience it with me! I call my art business Sweet Home North Fork and have been busy all summer painting some of the local scenery I ...

FRESNO — There’s a very special car show coming to Woodward Park that’s not only fun to attend — it’s important, too, as proceeds will benefit local children and families when they need it the most. So, life is not so much what happens to us but how we deal with what happens to us. – Shelby Chase Veater The ...

William Neill  Sierra Art Trails 2018 Catalog #64 I am a landscape photographer concerned with conveying the deep, spiritual beauty I see and feel in Nature. I have been a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977. My photography has been widely published in books, magazines and posters, and my limited-edition prints have been collected and exhibited in ...

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE – The Harvest Moon will rise on the nights of Monday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept. 25, — it’s traditionally the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox of Sept. 22. The moon is precisely full at 7:52 p.m. PST on Monday, Sept. 24 and should look round and bright for both nights. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, around this time ...

OAKHURST — Celebrate the season with friends, fun, food, and good causes, as members of the Rotary Club of Oakhurst Sierra invite those who are game to a Poker and Bingo Fun Night which includes an amazing dinner prepared by one of the area’s most discerning chefs. The event takes place at the Oakhurst Community Center on Friday, Oct. 5. Registration and happy hour with discounted ...

FISH CAMP — Aerial Trekking Parks are the latest craze in outdoor fun and Tenaya Lodge has opened one just for kids. What’s more — the property is offering a special discount to families of Madera, Mariposa and Fresno Counties so they can be among the first to try it out this fall. Below is more information about the activity ...