By Judi Hussain What a difference a year makes. Last Memorial Weekend we were still reeling to our new circumstances. What had always been the biggest weekend of our year suddenly became either non-existent or virtual. Businesses were mostly shuttered, and outdoor events evaporated. Thanks to constantly lowering COVID numbers and increasing vaccinations, the Weekend (with a capital W) is ...

Golden Chain Theatre Brings Back Summer Melodramas at their Outdoor Drive-In Theatre A nostalgic way to carry on a 54-year tradition of summer melodramas at Yosemite’s South Gate! OAKHURST, CA (MAY 24, 2021) – In recent times, many stories you might read begin with the sentiment, “the past year has been a challenge for all of us.” Readers shouldn’t fault ...

Bodys by Boyd is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a book fair and art exhibit on June 12 & 13. Participants include six local published authors signing and selling their latest books, and eight talented artists displaying paintings, sculpture and photography. On Saturday, Matsumoto Samurai Kitchen will be serving from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Yosemite ...

Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon sells out, raises money for conservancy MADERA, CA – Tesoro Viejo – The 2nd Annual Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Marathon took place on March 21 with a sellout attendance.  It was one of the first organized events within California since the pandemic. Participants came from five states and represented 64 unique cities to run ...

NatureBridge to Conduct Family Camp Summer 2021 NatureBridge’s Crane Flat campus will serve as base camp for a 5-day adventure which will allow families to explore one of the country’s most iconic national parks. NatureBridge’s skilled Educators will guide families through Giant Sequoia groves, Yosemite Valley, and the Sierra High Country all while providing engaging educational experiences that encourage exploration, ...

FRESNO — The three-day Vintage Days festival has shifted again this year to host performances and activities online for the community from April 16 through 18. The student committee behind the festival announced on Feb. 19 that in-person festivities would be canceled for the second year in alignment with public health advisories. Vintage Days, an annual campus festival in its ...

The Mariposa County Arts Council is pleased to announce the return of the F/STOP photography program for Mariposa residents 55 years of age and older. MARIPOSA – This program consists of a series of free photography workshops focused on the artistic elements of photography and is designed to promote creativity and self-expression, and increase comfort with digital technology. This year, two ...

Fifth Annual Run with the Heroes Goes Virtual Benefiting George’s Pass Autism Program MADERA – Valley Children’s annual Run with the Heroes event goes virtual this year, allowing families who have been impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to connect safely, bring light to Autism Awareness Month and support George’s Pass. Register through runwiththeheroes.com. Families can complete their virtual Run with ...

FRESNO — A time-honored tradition in the Central Valley for over 60 years is rolling with the pandemic punches and going virtual this year. Fresno State knows the importance of exposure to higher education and public speaking at an early age. For 62 years, Fresno State has done its part in cultivating this exposure for Central Valley’s elementary-aged children. Organizers ...

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Arts Council is looking for new members to join and support their work reopening public programming, implementing Creative Placemaking projects, and expanding arts education initiatives. The Arts Council is anxious to bring back in-person public programming and cultural events to Mariposa and is closely following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of California ...