COARSEGOLD — Who knew that the gift of a t-shirt from his father would start Anil Olivera down a path that has led to his appointment as Postmaster at the Coarsegold Post Office. At a ceremony at the Coarsegold Community Center last Friday, Olivera, 42, was honored by 13 other postmasters, local community leaders, and his friends and family, as ...

OAKHURST — Are you someone who takes care of a family member with dementia-related behaviors, or do you know someone who is? If so, please note that Valley Caregiver Resource Center is planning a free workshop for family caregivers. It’s available so people can learn important strategies on how to respond and cope with the common dementia-related behaviors, including aggression, ...

NORTH FORK — Don your lederhosen and get yourself to a wild west saloon, as the North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center invites the community to celebrate the season with Oktoberfest at Bandit Town. Beer, wine and food will be available for purchase, and two bands will take the stage. First on is Bill Clifton’s Chicken and Whiskey ...

MARIPOSA — Marcia Penner Freedman, author of Fighting Fires in the Sierra National Forest, will be at the Mariposa Museum and History Center for a Fireside Chat on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.  Marcia will discuss the history of firefighting in the Sierra National Forest and fire management as it has evolved over the last 50 years, as well as ...

FRIANT — It’s perfect weather this weekend for the Ted Lilly and Badger Baseball Boosters annual golf tournament to support Yosemite High School Baseball and the Yosemite Colts Travel Baseball Team. The Ted Lilly Golf Tournament is held this year at Eagle Springs Golf Course in Friant on Saturday, Oct. 14. The cost is $150 per player, which includes a ...

AHWAHNEE — District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler will host the next in his series of Town Hall meetings on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wasuma Elementary School. Items on the agenda include an update from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, Cal Fire and Madera County Fire Department. There will also be a presentation by Matt ...

NORTH FORK — One of North Fork’s most delicious events is fast approaching — the Women’s Club will host its Chili Cook-Off and Pie & Cake Bake-Off this coming weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bandit Town. Everyone is invited to taste and vote for their choice of best original chili, pie or cake ...

OAKHURST – Delicious spuds and fancy table duds will be elevated to new heights as Mountain Community Women (MCW) invite the public to gather for the 28th annual Tables and Taters Luncheon, Raffle and Table Setting Contest, planned for Monday, Nov. 6 at the Oakhurst Community Center, starting at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. The tasty and tasteful event features a ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District’s (MCRCD) annual native plant and wildflower seed sale is coming up soon. This popular event will take place at two county sites in late October and early November–on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Ag Building at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, and the following Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Coulterville Community Park. ...

Submitted by Cindy Harp — MARIPOSA — The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Mariposa branch’s Backpack Committee has wrapped up another successful project, ensuring that 51 students started their school year with high quality backpacks and school supplies. For the past ten years Mariposa AAUW has helped provide backpacks and supplies to middle school students throughout our county who ...