OAKHURST – What do you get when you combine 17th century scenarios with contemporary high school students? Answers will be forthcoming at the new Yosemite High School Theater Arts Department spring play, “The Love of Three Oranges,” presented May 2, 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. in the YHS Theater. Theater arts teacher Lars Thorson says the “foolish modern fairytale” ...

COARSEGOLD – This is where spurs meet sparkles. The 61st annual Coarsegold Rodeo returns to Bohna Arena with Heritage Day on Friday, May 3, and professional rodeo action on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5. It’s an action-packed, family-friendly weekend event that “brings back the old days of rodeo, and the guests and the competitors really appreciate that,” says ...

OAKHURST – Jeffrey S. Murray Productions – HARMUR Entertainment is holding a casting call on Saturday, Apr. 27, at the Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst. The company is now in pre-production on a new feature film, and is seeking male and female actors for featured roles, plus positions for female models and dancers.

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s Apr. 27 and 28 Spring Concerts in Mariposa and Yosemite will offer two very accomplished guests: Violinist Ann Miller and Cellist Ira Lehn. Described by MSO Founder/Conductor Les Marsden as “magnificent” musicians, one is well-known to Mariposa audiences and the other will make her area premiere with the orchestra.

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host their annual Tri-Tip BBQ on Saturday, Apr. 27 at the North Fork School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This eagerly anticipated annual event is popular not only for the delicious BBQ lunch, but for the huge array of silent auction items and drawings.

O’NEALS – Minarets High School musicians will be rocking the gym with the music of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pink, Blue Oyster Cult, Green Day, Pink Floyd, James Brown, and Cream on Friday, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. The Spring Rock Show, “Stangfest 2013,” will be presented by the Minarets High School Advanced Music Productions and Guitar II classes. ...

OAKHURST – Join The Insomniacs Relay for Life team at Crab Cakes on Monday, Apr. 22, for Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and help stomp out cancer! If you mention Relay for Life to your server, Crab Cakes will donate 20% of your lunch or dinner tab (alcohol and Sunset Specials excluded) to help support The ...

NORTH FORK – When you come to town for Earth Day on Saturday, Apr. 20, be sure to stop in first at the North Fork School for their Spring Clutter Clearance sale. The Parent Teacher Group is putting on the sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be household items, books, toys, clothes and much more, all at ...

RAYMOND – The 28th annual Raymond Parade steps off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 20, followed by a day of family fun in this historic foothills town. If you’ve never been to Raymond, or it has been a while, this is the perfect time for a short, scenic roadtrip and a fun excursion.

NORTH FORK – Saturday, Apr. 6, marked the kick-off of the 54th annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree with a dinner at the North Fork Town Hall. Four candidates for Jamboree Queen took center stage at the event. Summer Bulmer, Natori Hatfield, Kaylynne Moglia and Rebecca Moisa will be vying for the crown, which is claimed by selling the most tickets before ...