AHWAHNEE — The community is invited to a wildfire preparedness and prevention workday at Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park, in advance of what’s expected to be a busy fire season. The event is set for Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park. With representatives from local fire agencies on hand to educate the public, an opportunity ...

OAKHURST — Celebrate Earth Day well by doing good at Oakhurst Community Park, as friends and neighbors gather on Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Park Cleanup and BBQ. The event is organized by the Oakhurst Community Park Committee who suggest participants bring their own gloves and wear comfy clothes. The cleanup will take place ...

NORTH FORK – The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 11 at 7 p.m. at the North Fork School in the Music Room at the back of Kennedy Hall. District Ranger Denise Tolmie will give a presentation on “Fire, Flood, Drought and Beetles – The Elements of Change in the Sierra,” followed by ...

COARSEGOLD – Connect with local businesses and community members by attending the Coarsegold Business Expo, happening at the Village on Saturday, Apr. 21. The Expo runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is sponsored by the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce. Members and others may look forward to a relaxed and informative environment for making new contacts and running into old ...

YOSEMITE – More than 300 eighth grade students from throughout the area are expected to attend the 6th annual Law Day celebration scheduled for May 4 in Yosemite National Park. Legal analyst Laurie Levenson is this year’s keynote speaker. Ms. Levenson is noted for her work as a commentator for ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN television networks and for National ...

Submitted by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino —  COARSEGOLD – Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino will host a job fair on Tuesday, Apr. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the goal of immediately filling more than 85 part-and-full-time positions at the property. The job fair will take place in the Firehouse Lounge at the casino, which is located ...

MARIPOSA — It’s no secret that access to health and wellness services can be challenging, even under the best of circumstances. Knowing this, the Mariposa County Health and Wellness Coalition is working on providing a one-stop shopping event, “Path to Wellness” resource fair, on Saturday, Apr. 14. The event will highlight the diverse wellness related services and activities available in the ...

COARSEGOLD — Come out and support the people who watch out for you, at the Wildland Firefighter Hootenanny the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 14 – 15, at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. Admission is free; some activities and meals come with a fee — this is a fundraising event. Gates and the camping area will open Saturday at 9 ...

SANGER – Things got really messy when four of the older Scouts from North Fork’s Troop 357 participated in the Spring 2018 Mud Run at Hobbs Grove in Sanger yesterday. Their scoutmaster and other members of the troop were there to cheer them on to a glorious mud-covered finish. After cleaning up and changing into clean clothing, they along with ...

NORTH FORK — Sierra News Online and the North Fork Boosters are hosting a debate on Friday, Apr. 20, and we would like to know what you would ask the candidates for District Attorney and Madera County District 5 Supervisor. Candidates for District Attorney are incumbent David Linn, and challengers Sally Moreno, former Madera County Supervising Deputy District Attorney; and ...