Written by Tally Scott O’NEALS — The story of Cinderella is a family classic that many people, children and adults alike, are familiar with. This April, Minarets High School is putting on a production of Roger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” This will be the school’s first-ever musical and will feature a fantastic cast full of students you may already know. The ...

BASS LAKE — Miller’s Landing opens their doors for the start of the 35th season on Friday, Mar. 25 and that means it’s time to get to the lake. “What a fun ride it’s been,” says owner Michelle Miller. “We love looking back at the many wonderful memories we’ve shared over the years, and the generations of great people we’ve ...

COARSEGOLD — Kids and those who are still kids at heart are invited to come out on Saturday, Mar. 26 for family fun and egg-hunting in a celebration of spring and Easter, as historic Coarsegold Village comes alive with the sounds of laughter and play. The day starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m., with activities and shopportunities ...

BASS LAKE — Wondering where the big bunny will be this weekend? Try the Pines Village, where organizers plan an awesome Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Mar. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bonus? It’s free and it’s BYOB — that means, bring your own basket — one per child. Groups will be divided into youngsters age four and ...

OAKHURST — Law enforcement K9 teams will be demonstrating their skills for the public during a special event at Oakhurst Community Park on Saturday, Mar. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Madera County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to boost the number of K9 teams available to ...

COARSEGOLD — Grab the kiddos and plan to head over to Rivergold School as Out of the Box Theater presents an original comedy show based on the Wizard of Oz, set for Friday and Saturday, Mar. 18 and 19. The Wizard Of Oz and Friends will take the stage live at Rivergold in the school theater for three shows total, ...

RAYMOND — Everyone is invited out to the Pleitez Ranch in Raymond for the first annual Giving Trail Memorial 10K Run on Sunday, Mar. 20. The cross-country run winds through the beautiful foothills of the Sierra and the historic town of Raymond at approximately 1,000 ft. elevation with gentle slopes and a well defined trail. Registration begins at 7 a.m. ...

NORTH FORK — Welcome the Spring Equinox with a special celebration at the North Fork Studio on Saturday, Mar. 19, from 6 – 9 p.m. “Fire In The Belly” celebrates creative expressions by women, and features arts, crafts, music and dancing throughout the evening. Events include: 6:15 pm – Belly Dancing by Tina Vosburg and her troupe 6:30 pm – ...

Submitted by Michele Shockley and Nikki Van Velson OAKHURST — Prepare yourself for wearin’ of the green and a delightful day out, as women of Soroptimist International of The Sierras invite the community to their semi-annual Soroptimist Soup & Salad Luncheon. This year the event is held on lucky St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, Mar. 17. The feast and festivities will ...

MADERA — Madera Master Gardeners’ 10th annual fundraiser, Glorious Garden Tour X, will be held Saturday, Apr. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this tour which will showcase four local private gardens and the Garden Shoppe at Three Sisters Demonstration Garden. Funds from sales will benefit the Three Sisters Demonstration Garden and other ...