OAKHURST – Just saying the words “Cedar Valley Deep-Pit BBQ” can make the mouth water. Fortunately, the much-anticipated Cedar Valley Fire Department Deep-Pit BBQ and Raffle is this weekend, so you won’t have to wait much longer to indulge. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. This is an important fundraiser ...

MARIPOSA – Labor Day weekend brings about a wealth of traditions in the foothills, including the Mariposa County Fair. It starts on Friday, Sept. 2 and runs through Monday, Sept. 5, at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Click here for A Day In Pictures at the Mariposa County Fair. This 78th edition of the fair, billed as “Gold Pans and Cattle ...

BASS LAKE — (Not Just) Jazz on the Lake concerts are bringing the crowds to Bass Lake on each first and third Fridays of the Summer, and there is just one concert left this season. The first (Not Just) Jazz on the Lake event of the month took place on July 1, as a kick off to a busy holiday weekend and ...

BASS LAKE — Special event doesn’t even begin to describe the excitement as the Tamed Fire Dancers bring their astounding pyrotechnic abilities to the Bass Lake Water Sports Marina for Labor Day weekend. The creative fire dancers will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4 for one show only. “Tamed Fire is just like a Hawaiian luau, only hotter,” says Tom Tuso ...

COARSEGOLD — Academy Award and Grammy winning artist Melissa Etheridge will take the stage to perform songs from her album, This is M.E. along with some of her greatest hits, including “Come to My Window,” “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over.” Known for her distinctive vocals, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence, Melissa will share personal stories about her ...

OAKHURST – Now is the time to gather up your friends and coworkers and show off your trivia knowledge during a spirited night of friendly competition on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Sierra Lions Club’s second annual “If I Only Had a Brain” Trivia Night. Once again, District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler is the distinguished Master of Ceremonies, and participants will be ...

MARIPOSA — Lovely Film’s documentary on the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) Our Nation’s Nature tour is now available for free viewing online. Our Nation’s Nature is an evening-length symphonic cycle of orchestral works composed by MSO Founder/Conductor Les Marsden. The project was awarded a major grant by the California Arts Council to help fund the orchestra’s seven-concert tour of the ...

OAKHURST — Are you an author or do you want to be an author? Do you love to read? The Oakhurst Library will be hosting their 3rd annual Authors’ Faire on Saturday, Sept. 24. The event has become so popular with our mountain communities, say organizers, the library decided to move it to a bigger venue after more than 200 people attended in 2015. This ...

AHWAHNEE —  Parents and teachers invite the community to this year’s Hot Wasuma Nights car show event on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Wasuma Elementary School, located at 45109 Highway 49. Admittance is free to those in attendance. Registration for cars and participants is $25. The hot rod and classic car show starts at 9 a.m. and runs to 3 p.m. Visitors can ...

OAKHURST — With the 20th Annual Mountain Heritage Days coming up a month from now, exciting plans continue to be made and fun work days are approaching. For anyone interested in joining in with preparation, arranging for a booth, having a float in the parade, or volunteering to help out on the day of the event, there’s still some time ...