COULTERVILLE — If you love outdoor plants and can’t resist a good bargain, here’s great news: Mariposa County Master Gardeners (MCMG) are holding a plant sale on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coulterville Firehouse demonstration garden, and it’s just in time for fall. According to the Master Gardeners, fall is the ideal time to ...

OAKHURST – The works of a record number of artists will be on display for the 11th annual Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour, taking place October 4 – 6. Based in Oakhurst, which is located about 20 minutes south of Yosemite National Park, the region has a reputation for having more artists per capita than anywhere else in the ...

Submitted by the artist Anita StollSierra Art Trails 2013 Catalog # 14 Anita is known for her ethereal pastel landscapes. Her paintings are inspired by what she observes in nature. At the age of 50, Anita and her husband moved to the High Desert where she was immediately struck with the open expanses of sky and land. She was overcome ...

Submitted by the artist Jeff GrandySierra Art Trails 2013 Catalog # 70 I’ve been actively photographing the natural world for well over 30 years. So many of my favorite images over that time involve the subject of water in some form or other: bubbling brooks and wild raging rivers, still ponds or vernal pools, even clouds and ice. All have ...

Submitted by the artist Moira DonohoeSierra Art Trails 2013 Catalog # 3 My inspiration comes from the land, especially the Sierra Nevada. It’s like a bridge to me, between the world you see, and the world that is felt, and whispered to us, in the big and in the small. When I was a child, much time was spent along ...

Submitted by Doug Waltner NORTH FORK – The Grizzly Century Bike Run returns to the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “The Griz” has become one of the premier rides in Central California. Great scenery, little traffic, and friendly service are among the attractions. The Grizzly Century began 21 years ago as ...

Submitted by Jon Bock OAKHURST — The community is invited to attend Sierra Art Trails (SAT) Preview Exhibit – Gala Reception and Annual Presentation of Awards on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 – 9 p.m. at Stellar Gallery. Guests can expect good food, good company, great music, and great art!

Submitted by the artist Bob BoomerSierra Art Trails 2013 Catalog # 89 Coming from a long line of woodworkers and fine cabinetmakers, Bob Boomer’s own love of working in wood sprouted at a young age. He recalls carving figures in this medium as early as age twelve. Boomer went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Technology, ...

Submitted by the artist Betty Berk Sierra Art Trails 2013 Catalog # 55 Art has been an integral part of my life since I can remember. As a child I was either making doll houses with furniture, paper sculptures, or drawing and painting. Now I participate in art competitions and exhibits and teach at Dinuba High, where I developed the ...