OAKHURST — With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. The Golden Chain Theatre presents this classic tale of a child determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage, run by the cruel and embittered Miss ...

OAKHURST — Time to dust off your dirndl or lederhosen, as the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 6th annual German Fest on Saturday, Mar. 10, at the Oakhurst Community Center from 6 – 10 p.m. Guests will be treated to an authentic German-style dinner, including bratwurst and curry sausage, pretzel station, berrocks, cabbage salad, sauerkraut, potato salad, ...

OAKHURST — Wildland firefighter Josh Willis loves puppies, pizza, naps, and hikes. How do we know? The Wildland Firefighter Foundation’s local auction page told us so. Originally from Long Beach, Josh is just starting his firefighting career here in the Sierra — and you can welcome him and other goodhearted guys and gals with a good strong bid, as the Wildland ...

OAKHURST — Instead of sitting around the house on a fine winter’s eve with your dog and significant other (or maybe your dog is your significant other, in which case, good choice) and wondering, “whodunnit?” when a foul smell wafts through the air — try this! Our own local jewel of a company, Golden Chain Theatre, presents a 1950s Hitchcock-style ...

OAKHURST — The Gold Dust Dancers Square and Line Dance Club will offer free sessions for new square dancers at the Oakhurst Community Center beginning Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 8:15 p.m., with caller Jan Pearson. Everyone is welcome, including couples, singles and families with children in the 4th grade and up. The class is open for three weeks ...

OAKHURST — Fresno Flats Historical Park and Museum is kicking off the return of the free First Friday Lecture Series on, Feb. 2, with speaker Tony Krizan. Krizan will present his more-than-a-decade-long quest to find the sites of the five P-40 fighter aircraft that crashed on October 24, 1941. One of these planes crashed not far from Grey’s Mountain Campground ...

FRIANT — If you’ve ever wondered about the habits and habitat of the majestic Bald Eagle such as we can sometimes see locally, now is the time to take a closer look — with an expert along to guide you. Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, is now accepting reservations for the 33rd ...

BASS LAKE — It’s not just big kids who want to celebrate the new year — families may be looking for a way to make the day and night special for everyone. The Pines Resort is hosting a New Year’s Eve Magic Show at Ducey’s Bar & Grill on Sunday, Dec. 31, with two shows by Kenny B. The cost ...

OAKHURST — Organizers behind the New Year’s Eve bash at Yosemite Gateway Restaurant say it’s going to be one of epic proportions, featuring live music, an enticing raffle (hello, big TV), and a little something called Mountain Idol — Episode 2. Guests will be treated to a a glow-themed after-party complete with live DJs and a massive sound system YGR ...

OAKHURST — Tucked away under the trees on scenic acreage in the Sierra Nevada foothills is a simply beautiful conference center equipped with sweeping views and peaceful trails, while featuring comfortable and affordable accommodations and being blessed with a brilliant executive chef capable of creating mouthwatering cuisine. For anyone who wants to ring in the new year with friends and ...