OAKHURST – Tongues and tails will be wagging as the Oakhurst Mountain Lions Club sponsors a fun fundraising event to benefit our four-legged friends and the animal shelter for the Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA). It’s the first-ever Oakminster Dog Show, scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 27 at the Community Park from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All dogs and their ...

OAKHURST – The official candidate list has been finalized for Honorary Mayor of Oakhurst, and soon the intense competition will get underway, giving residents a chance to donate to the cause of their choice, and enjoy the events put on by those racing to the July finish line. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 12, these five candidates have ...

OAKHURST – It’s that time of year again. Time for the highlight of the intense political season in Oakhurst – the race for Honorary Mayor! What does it take to become Honorary Mayor of Oakhurst? Choose your favorite nonprofit organization, and then raise more money for them than any of your competitors. Each dollar counts as a vote, and the ...

MARIPOSA – We all agree there is nothing like a juicy, home-grown tomato. Or like a juicy, home-grown cantaloupe, onion, zucchini, cucumber, blackberry or ear of corn. Or like fresh thyme, basil, rosemary or dill. But starting plants from seed is a hassle and buying plants can be expensive. Mariposa County Master Gardeners can help. The annual plant sale is ...

AHWAHNEE – The next in Robin Ralston’s 2013 concert series at the Coolwater Ranch promises an intimate musical journey, orchestrated by master guitarist Mary Flower. First and foremost, Mary Flower is a world-class guitarist and lap slide player who swings the blues. Along the way, she’s mastered the intricate, harmonically subtle Piedmont style, with its good-timey, ragtime feel. The Piedmont ...

NORTH FORK – Earth Day in North Fork will be Saturday, Apr. 20 at the old mill site, featuring lots of green technology and a line-up of local musicians. Some of the on-site demonstrations will include composting and landscaping with native plants. Others will feature the use of power from the sun, from a solar charging station, to solar cooking ...

NORTH FORK – When David and Sue Novell’s grandson was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, they did what anyone in their situation would do – they began to educated themselves about autism. But they went much further than that. They explored ways they could help other families who are dealing with the challenges of raising an autistic child.

COARSEGOLD – The Freedom Fest Committee is hosting a spaghetti dinner and auction to raise funds for the 4th of July Family Freedom Fest, on Monday, Apr. 15 at the Coarsegold Community Center.

Submitted by George Sitts OAKHURST – If you are a brave soul and aren’t going to let the number 13 scare you off, don’t miss the the 13th Annual Fresno Flats Ragtime & Vintage Music Festival, to be held Apr. 12, 13 and 14 in Oakhurst. This year’s lineup of feature musicians includes the blazing Tom Brier playing everything from ...

CHOWCHILLA – If you’re in the area of Chowchilla’s Robertson Boulevard on Friday, Apr. 5, you may see a few hundred head of cattle making their way down the city’s main boulevard. Don’t worry, however. It’s not the scene of some bizarre accident; it’s the kick off for the 56th annual Chowchilla Western Stampede.