Thursday, June 17 Bass Lake LIVE featuring Motel Drive. 6:30 – 10 pm. The Pines Gazebo Deck, 54432 Road 432, Bass Lake. 800/350-7463.  Bass Lake Events. Friday, June 18 Live Music on the Lawn with Max Headroom 80’s Tribute Band at Martin Morgan Amphitheatre, 7 pm to 9 pm, Tesoro Viejo at Treasure Hills Drive & Redrock Drive, Madera.  559/822-3375. ...

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Library will be hosting its Summer Reading Program for 2021 starting June 16th and continuing through August 11th. Ages 0-17 are welcome to join the program (pre-readers may be read to). Prizes include pool passes, toys, and books. There will also be Happy Burger Ice Cream coupons and Pizza Factory coupons. Related Story: Mariposa County ...

During the long, enforced “time-out” endured during 2020, some folks revived skills that occupied extra time. For others the extra time has enabled them to gain knowledge that will serve them in good stead in the future.Fresno Flats Historical Museum resumes its mission to keep local history alive by offering demonstrations and classes that meet the desires of many of ...

When the world turns upside down overnight, the creative come up with new ways to thrive. Miller’s Landing, a Bass Lake institution since 1982, is known for its ability to roll with the punches. Once again it met the challenge and exceeded it. For several years Miller’s has offered the My*Tri kids’ triathlon, and much of the same great team ...

Friday, June 11 Golden Chain Theatre Presents 2021 Drive-In Summer Melodrama, Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Advance reservations required. 42130 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA  559/683-7112.  goldenchaintheatre.org Sunset Concert at Fäsi Estate Featuring Erik Tyler, Friday, June 11 – 6 pm to 9 pm. Advance Reservations Required. 42415 Road 208, Friant, 559/822-2111  fasiestate.com Saturday, ...

Dust off the boots for an exclusive look at a thrilling western, filmed on location at Madera County’s Bandit Town, Coarsegold, Fresno Flats, and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. OAKHURST, CA – Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are a wild west destination in present times, but in 1885 travelers and residents also contended with The Red Jack Gang, a real ...

Jennifer Mullikin spends lots of time in parks, but that doesn’t mean she lets any grass grow under her feet. When she sees a need she feels she can address, she goes for it full-bore. Jen is a relative newcomer to eastern Madera County, although she’s owned a home in the area for about three years. No stranger to the ...

Fresno Flats Historical Museum is stretching its wings, much like bees emerging from a honey-filled hive. In fact, next Saturday, June 12, Fresno Flats offers a lecture and q & a session on exactly that—as part of its series on homesteading. Conducted by local beekeeper, Doug Mendonca, the event takes place from 10 am to 12 noon at Fresno Flats ...

By Judi Hussain What happens to creative people when the world shuts down? They make art, of course! With local venues beginning to open up and with the acquisition of a new-to-them building for her business, airbrush artist Sheila Boyd had a grand idea. She found herself with the space, resources, connections and the vision to call together thirteen local ...

You can help them reach their financial goals with just a $21 donation! Through the month of June, they will be providing stories, testimonials and information – to remind you why Madera County Arts Council deserves your support.