FRESNO – The Valley Performing Arts Council, in partnership with Fresno Grand Opera, will bring to life a magical holiday tradition with its presentation of “The Nutcracker” at two performances on Thanksgiving weekend. The ballet will be performed Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at William Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, and will feature 37 professional ...

Submitted by Monika Moulin OAKHURST – For the fourth consecutive year, more than 50 singers from local area church choirs will come together for a beautiful Christmas program, complete with accompaniment from a live orchestra. Singers from New Community United Methodist Church, Oakhurst Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, Christ Church/Anglican and others join together to present a Christmas cantata.

NORTH FORK – The Lyn Mar Pond Guest Ranch will play host to a comedy show and dinner on Saturday, Nov. 16 starting at 5 p.m. The North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will be throwing this party, featuring everything from local spirits to comedians and fire dancers. “This is not your grandma’s Chamber event!” say organizers.

OAKHURST – The folks at the Elks Lodge are looking for a few good men. They have reported that some very nice ladies are looking for dance partners. Can you help? Are you game? The Elks host monthly dances, at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the Oakhurst Elks Lodge, and everyone is cordially invited to ...

COLUMBIA — Columbia State Historic Park will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Lamplight Tours this year, and to mark the special occasion, they have themed this year’s Tour “A Merry Mystery”, an interactive way for visitors to experience this tradition. This year’s Lamplight Tours will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets are ...

OAKHURST – Now that you’ve set your clocks back an hour, it’s time to set your calendar back a hundred years! The Sierra Historic Sites Association will host Christmas at Fresno Flats, an old-fashioned winter holiday celebration, from noon to 4pm on Sunday, Dec. 1.

Submitted by Lars Thorson – OAKHURST – The Yosemite High School (YHS) Theater Arts Department is proud to present the romantic comedy play “Almost, Maine” November 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. in the YHS Theater. John Cariani’s charming “Almost, Maine” explores the mysteries of the human heart with real people who are truthfully dealing with the toughest thing ...

OAKHURST – Tim Johnson has put together a very special Cowboy Christmas Concert, with two performances scheduled at Oakhurst Lutheran on Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a maximum seating of 150 for each performance, so get your tickets early. Tickets are being pre-sold for the concert at a suggest donation of $15. The Cowboy Christmas Band will include Bobby ...

OAKHURST — Mark the date on your calendars for Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m., when the Oakhurst Community Band will present its Fall Concert at Mountain Christian Center. This is the 10th season for the popular Oakhurst Community Band and admission to the concert, as always, is free.

COARSEGOLD – Friday night, Nov. 1 is the date set for an event many are looking forward to – the Coarsegold School Country Fair, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the lower field at the school. Wristbands for kids 4 years and under are just $5, and 5 years and over are $10. There’s also a special family deal for ...