OAKHURST — Do you know a local mom-to-be or people with small children? Expectant moms and families of children five-and-under are invited to the Sierra Mountain Community Baby Shower on Saturday, Mar. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church. As always, the event is free and this year — the seventh annual — it happens to fall on ...

OAKHURST — Gather your daubers as ye may and let the road rise to meet you — it’s time for Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis Bingo. Doors open at the Oakhurst Community Center on Saturday, Mar. 17. beginning at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. $25 includes dinner and bingo cards, with delicious fare provided by the Kiwanis including lasagna, salad, ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Want to listen to your news on SNO? Across the Bridge airs regularly on KRYZ Community Radio 98.5 in Mariposa. Hosted by Kellie Flanagan, Managing Editor of Sierra News Online, the community service segment features news and information of interest to the people of the Central Sierra. The program is engineered and produced by Ron Iudice. You ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Mariposa, Madera, Fresno and Tulare County Foothills from 11 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 2 through 10 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 3 above 3,000 feet. Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, and localized amounts up to 6 inches around 4,000 feet, ...

OAKHURST — With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. The Golden Chain Theatre presents this classic tale of a child determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage, run by the cruel and embittered Miss ...

COARSEGOLD — The Sierra Freepackers, the local Back Country Horsemen of California unit, together with the YLP Equestrian Center in Coarsegold, proudly hosted Mustang Matt. Mustang Matt is a clinician who emphasizes trust, respect and balanced horsemanship, and organizers say, “boy, did he deliver!” A special tip of the hat to Laurie Wagoner for her exceptional efforts toward putting this ...

OAKHURST – Are you new to the area, or just want to meet new people, and give back to your community at the same time? If so, here’s your chance, as you’re invited to come volunteer with Visit Yosemite Madera County, Madera County’s visitor bureau. Visit Yosemite Madera County is looking for committed, eager volunteers to help visitors from around ...

YOSEMITE — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon and Tulare County mountains, including Bass Lake, from 4 a.m Thursday, Mar. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 3. Heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 18 to 30 inches, and localized amounts up to ...

YOSEMITE — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Kings Canyon and Tulare County mountains, from overnight Wednesday through early Saturday morning, Mar. 3. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest ...

OAKHURST — History and nature-lovers, make note of this free event that’s right up your alley, as the good people at Fresno Flats Historic Park invite the community to attend the March edition of their First Friday Lecture Series. On Friday, Mar. 9, Brenda L. Negley will present “Nelder Grove, Part I,” with information on the trail systems, sequoia ecology, ...