BASS LAKE — Join friends for (Not Just) Jazz on the Lake as the band After Dinner Mints take the Gazebo stage at The Pines Resort on Friday, Sept. 1, playing a mix “jumpin’ jazz & blues with a heapin’ helpin’ of comedy.” The barbecue buffet will be available, along with a full bar. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7 ...

OAKHURST – About 600-pounds of meat has been delivered for the much-anticipated Cedar Valley Fire Department Deep-Pit BBQ this weekend, and since so many people are looking for opportunities to support our firefighting community — this is the way to go. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. The Cedar Valley Fire ...

NORTH FORK — Madera County residents are in luck if it’s someone who happens to have an old tire or two around the yard that didn’t quite make it to Pinterest-status. You were going to craft it into a planter box, or a swing, or sell it on swap but — instead, it’s still on your property creating an unsightly ...

OAKHURST — Get ready for fun! Pack up your chairs, blankets, neighbors and kids, as Oakhurst Community Park hosts free Movies In The Park this Friday, Aug. 18. The family-friendly event takes place starting around dusk; food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds from concession sales are being set aside to pay for a future splash pad in ...

Written by Bob Labozetta — MARIPOSA — As is being witnessed now, wildland fire is the #1 natural disaster in Mariposa County, note members of Mariposa Master Gardeners. “Common to our Mediterranean climate at this time of year, wildfire is first and foremost among county residents’ concerns,” they say, asking, “How does one live in harmony within our natural wonderland ...

OAKHURST — Students at the Oakhurst Community College Center (OCCC) have a one-time chance to buy books and other supplies on the OCCC campus Friday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. OCCC students would normally have to buy their books and supplies online or in person at the Madera Community College Center (MCCC) bookstore. This week the MCCC ...

UPDATE: Saturday, Aug. 19: Event canceled due to evacuations for the South Fork Fire. UPDATE: Monday, Aug. 14: Wawona Star Party – may be canceled due to fire. “Stay tuned,” says the UC Yosemite Field Station in Wawona. WAWONA — The public is invited to join like-minded wonderers at the UC Yosemite Field Station in Wawona for a night of star-gazing and ...

OAKHURST — “Just think of Seinfeld set to music,” say promoters behind the scenes of the newest production hitting the stage at the Golden Chain Theatre, starting Friday night, Aug. 4. “This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as the relationship,” as players present a comedy-musical revue that “pays tribute to ...

RAYMOND — They’re back! Students at Raymond-Knowles School (RKS) started the 2017-2018 school year on Thursday, Aug. 10. District Superintendent and Principal Michelle Townsend says it was a great day for everyone. “We welcomed two new teachers this year: Mrs. Natasha Scrivner and Mrs. Eden Westergaard. The RKS family is looking forward to a fabulous school year.” Their tagline? Create. ...

NORTH FORK — The Friends of the North Fork Library invite your participation in their second annual Frugal Friends’ Fashion Show at Bandit Town. The event is set for Saturday, Aug. 19 and doors open at noon. “Come enjoy watching family and friends model thrift store fashions of their own creation,” organizers say, as guests will be shopping for nearly new ...