MIDPINES – Jean Butterfield will be performing tonight at the Yosemite Bug in Midpines. Jean is well known in the mountain area as a talented singer, songwriter and musician. Her heartfelt vocals tell stories of angels, farmers, loggers, hobos, the 1930’s Dust Bowl, nature and daisy wine.

OAKHURST – The California Carvers Guild has announced the 6th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarver’s Rendezvous will take place for one week starting Sunday Apr. 14 and continuing through Sunday Apr. 21, at the Oakhurst Community Center. “This special week of carving is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family, and we are extending a special invitation for everyone to come ...

OAKHURST – Good Medicine, Sugar Pine and Jean Butterfield are just some of the local musicians on the lineup for St. Patrick’s Day at Crab Cakes. Roman Zabicki and the crew are serving up corned beef and cabbage, along with non-stop music all afternoon, both upstairs and down, in their new location at 49271 Golden Oak Loop on Sunday, Mar. ...

COARSEGOLD – Preparations for the 61st annual Coarsegold Rodeo have begun, with Royalty Orientation on Feb. 23. Twenty ladies interested in vying for the titles of Miss Coarsegold Rodeo Queen, Princess and Little Princess came out to the Historical Museum to sign up for this year’s event.

Written by Doreen Quintana Rosasco AHWAHNEE – The 1st Open Mic Night at The Hitching Post last Saturday was a huge success and a real showcase of local talent. Performances ranged from several original songs written and performed, original poetry, performances on acoustic and electric guitar and an amazing young man who was self-taught on acoustic and electric.

OAKHURST – The Relay for Life will hold a meeting for team captains and anyone interested in joining the effort on Monday, Mar. 11 at the Oakhurst Medical Group on Junction Drive. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Anyone interested in starting a team or getting more information about Relay is encouraged to attend.

OAKHURST – The Children’s Museum of the Sierra will be helping families welcome the traditional spring time holiday with an Easter Egg Hunt and BBQ on Saturday, Mar. 30 at the Oakhurst Community Park. “We heard that there wasn’t going to be a hunt this year and heard from some parents that they were disappointed,” said Steve Montalto, director of ...

OAKHURST – Friday is the big grand opening at the Met Cinemas, and everyone is invited to come out to walk the red carpet and have their picture taken. The theater reopened with much fanfare and excitement last Friday, and this is the celebration of everything that went into the reinvention and revitalization of an important part of the mountain ...

FISH CAMP – The Oakhurst Community Park Committee invites everyone to attend the 28th Annual Elegant Auction “Lucky 13” to benefit the Park, on Saturday, Mar. 23. Committee Chair Susan Macaulay explains how the yearly fundraiser provides for equipment, maintenance, and upgrades to the Park, a “vital part of our community for all ages to enjoy, a place for families ...

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School Advanced Theater is set to present a play based on the novel “The Giver,” by Lois Lowry. “The Giver” is directed by YHS student Emma Madsen as her Senior Project. The YHS drama department will present the play on three nights, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 7-9. All shows start at 7 p.m. Wikipedia describes ...