OAKHURST — As temperatures begin to cool and leaves start to drop, we know it’s the beginning of one of our favorite months in the Sierra — especially since September brings tradition in the form of Mountain Heritage Day and Parade at Fresno Flats Historical Park and Museum. Saturday, Sept. 15, marks the 22nd annual celebration of the event, when the ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Gail Hawksworth of MySham has announced the dates for puppy socialization and training classes, and basic dog training, for the new year. Contact Gail directly at the number listed below for location and additional information. Training dates for 2019 Group Classes  New Location: STEVE’S PET SHOP AND CORNER FEED for group classes Puppy Socialization/Training Classes and Basic Dog Training ...

OAKHURST — Mark your calendar for the Oakhurst River Parkway Cleanup, part of the Great Sierra River Cleanup — an annual event hosted by the Oakhurst River Parkway. Willing volunteers are invited to meet on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 9 a.m. in the Oakhurst Branch Library parking lot. Snacks, drinks, tools and bags are provided. Cleanup will be along the ...

OAKHURST – Members of the Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis Club welcome one and all to the 16th annual Run for the Gold classic car show on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Oakhurst Community Park, preceeded by a poker ride, dinner and preview party at the Oakhurst Community Center on Friday night, Sept. 7. The car show is free for the public to ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Aug. 27, to Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. Bass Lake sunken vessel On Monday, Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. a deputy was dispatched to a report of a sunken vessel in a docking slip on Bass Lake. The appropriate state agencies were notified. ...

OAKHURST — Friends, fans and supporters of the Golden Chain Theatre may want to attend their 2nd annual Golden Gala, a major fundraising event of the year. Celebrating over 50 years of cheers, boos and hisses, the event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Golden Chain Theatre, located at 42130 CA-41 in Oakhurst, from 6 – 9 p.m. ...

MADERA — Labor Day weekend was a big one for anyone entered in the county fairs, including — and perhaps especially — for Spring Valley 4H member Ashley Rossen. Ashley, 13, is an 8th grade student at Oak Creek Intermediate School in Oakhurst, and on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Madera County Fair, Ashley took multiple top awards in poultry. ...

OAKHURST — A special fundraising dinner hosted by the nonprofit group Helping One Woman (HOW) will be held in honor of Jessica Woodington on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at El Cid Mexican Cuisine in Oakhurst, starting at 6 p.m. “Residing in Oakhurst with her fiance and five rescue dogs, Jessica Woodington has made tons of friends in this tight-knit community,” say ...

By Brian David —  We know that wildfire smoke affects people’s health. Particles of burned plants and trees land on dust particles and are breathed into the lungs. However, this year’s Ferguson Fire not only affected you, it affected your plants. This summer’s Sierra foothill smoke has limited gardening, in part by imposing health restrictions on gardeners. In areas that ...

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Live Summer Concert Series closes out its season at The Pines Resort with the sounds of Motel Drive. On Friday, Aug. 31, Motel Drive takes over the Bass Lake Live Stage from 7 – 10 p.m. Billed as rock and Americana (roots rock, rockabilly, country influenced rock and roll), doors open for the show at ...