NORTH FORK – The much-anticipated opening of the swimming hole at the North Fork Rec Center is set for Monday, June 22. Made possible by money and man power from the North Fork Boosters, the Rec Center is the perfect spot for kids of all ages to spend the hot summer afternoons.

OAKHURST – Today is the last day you can get a Jamba Juice smoothie in town, as the locals-favorite shop is closing down as of this evening. Jamba Juice corporate officials have pushed since January to convert company-owned stores like Oakhurst’s into franchise operations.

OAKHURST – Everyone is invited to come out and support the Oakhurst Community Center and celebrate its 50th Anniversary, as the all-you-can-eat extravaganza known annually as Rib Fest takes place on Saturday, June 20. Arrive hungry and leave the fancy clothes at home, because this is a night where food, friends, and fundraising take center stage. Proceeds benefit the Oakhurst ...

OAKHURST – Spring at BGC brought a fun group of environmental education activities, starting with Global Youth Service Day and ending with Earth Day. We also had a visit from Yosemite National Park Ranger Christine Raines with another installment of our Junior Ranger Program.

To the Editor: Please read the article in the link below. This is an article in Thursday’s Fresno Bee regarding Mr. Arias’ opinion of the future growth of the State Center Community College District and how that growth should AVOID OAKHURST. I am hereby initiating an community organization to oppose the opinion of Miguel Arias, a SCCCD Trustee. A summary ...

AHWAHNEE – The local chapter of nonprofit organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will meet on Wednesday, June 17, at The Hitching Post, in support of Cristalene Hance Jones of Oakhurst. Cristalene lost her only son Beau, 19, in a tragic motorcycle accident on April 30 in Coarsegold. Beau was a much loved member of the community.

O’NEALS – Minarets students took home a total of three awards at the Slick Rock Film Festival this year, including Best of Show. Slick Rock Film Festival, now in its 12th year, is the largest student film festival between Merced and Bakersfleid.

OAKHURST – Best Western PLUS Yosemite Gateway Inn has just been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for 2015 by TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor awards a Certificate of Excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers.

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Branch Library will be hosting a special event with valuable information to help you plan your finances, on Saturday, June 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “Invest for Life: A Road Map For Your Financial Future” will be presented by Sandra Esqueda of Golden 1 Investment Services, in the library’s Community Room. Sandra is a Financial ...

OAKHURST – The Children’s Museum of the Sierra will be having a Carnival on Saturday, June 13, to celebrate summer. Everyone is invited to join them from 10:30a.m. to 2 p.m. for lots of fun activities and refreshments. There will be Spin Art, Arts and Crafts, Games, and Hands-On Science, plus visits from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, Cal-Fire and ...