NORTHERN HEMISPHERE — The colors of fall in the Sierra are spectacular, without comparison — perhaps especially so in the foothills. This time a year ago we had a wee bit of rain, just enough of a taste to make the mouth water. Now, until the forecast changes, we’ll have to settle for the beautifully changing light, and put those ...

YOSEMITE LAKES PARK — Ladies of the Lakes Women’s Club will host their annual Rigatoni Dinner to support our local firefighters on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the YLP Clubhouse. Guests can dine in the Clubhouse or take advantage of the convenient drive-through service for take-out meals, including a big plate of Rigatoni with a delicious ...

OAKHURST — Gallery 5 invites the public to view a body of new work by painter and mixed media artist Susan ManterBolen, whose work is wide-ranging and includes vivid expressionistic landscape as well as modern surrealism. “ManterBolen’s recent work is deeply personal, exploring events in her own life while also referencing folklore, history, and human relationship with nature.” “Susan Manter-Bolen (aka ...

NORTH FORK — It’s one of the most beautiful times of year in the Central Sierra, and a couple of great things are happening on the same day — so plan accordingly for lots of fun. The community of North Fork and the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association are partnering with the Fresno Cycling Club to bring back the 24th Grizzly ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Our local EMC SPCA says they are in desperate need of new foster people to take care of some very special canines and felines. For anyone who has been thinking about ways in which to help, this is a great way to give volunteering with pets a try. “Recently, we’ve had to turn away both cats and ...

YOSEMITE  – In honor of National Public Lands Day, the entrance fee to Yosemite National Park is being waived, and transportation to the park is free that day, as well. Saturday, Sept. 22 is a fee-free day at Yosemite National Park, as are three other days this year, through the National Park Service. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not ...

COARSEGOLD — Gma’s & Pappa’s third annual “Next Firefighter Up” motorcycle poker run to benefit local volunteer fire departments takes place on Saturday, Sept. 22. The beneficiary this year is the North Fork Volunteer Fire Station. The “Next Firefighter Up” Motorcycle Poker Run begins with sign-in at Gma’s & Pappa’s  at 8 a.m., located at 35285 CA-41 in Coarsegold. Motorcyclists from the ...

NORTH FORK — For some of us, the sight of old wood triggers a very specific response: ahhh. Not plywood languishing roadside, or firewood stacked outside the house. We’re talking about architectural wood — the kind of aged paneling that warms like an embrace when you enter the room, for instance, or a marked wooden floor that’s so solid you ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — We decided to do something different this weekend, so the hubs and I took off from our home in Coarsegold on Saturday morning for a quick trip over Tioga Pass to see what we could find. Typically, we are reservation-type people, but on this particular jaunt over to the Eastern Sierra, we decided to play it by ...

OAKHURST — Yosemite Unified School District’s Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight, Sept. 10, at Rivergold Elementary School. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., and the Agenda included in this article. Rivergold is located at 31800 Road 400 in Coarsegold. Yosemite Unified School District is comprised of Coarsegold Elementary, Rivergold Elementary, Yosemite High School, and an Educational ...