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Forest Service to Host Two In-Person Hiring Events

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VALLEJO — The United States Forest Service (USFS) is hiring for Wildland Firefighter positions into hiring permanent and seasonal, hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service’s Region 5 fire organization and be a part of the team ...

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Get Ready for Bingo at the Coarsegold Community Center

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COARSEGOLD — Get out your daubers, everyone! Bingo games are happening twice a week (plus once a month) at the Coarsegold Community Center. These games are always a blast so don’t miss out on your chance to win some of that sweet moolah. We’ll see you there! Every Monday Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Games start at 12 noon. Every ...

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YSA’s Lauren Ball to Present Digital Art App Demo on Zoom

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YOSEMITE — Get ready to explore the exciting new world of digital art applications with award-winning illustrator and graphic designer Lauren Ball. Before COVID struck, Lauren led the Digital Arts Group for Yosemite Sierra Artists (YSA) and was instrumental in transitioning and rebranding Yosemite Western Artists to YSA. Your iPad and computer can open a new world of artistic expression ...

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New Sierra Tel Directory Showcases a Bit of Midpines History

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Sierra Tel, serving both Eastern Madera County and Mariposa County, announces that its 2023 telephone directory recounts the long history of Midpines Food and Gas. The directory story briefly recounts the times gone by of the 1926 Carstens building, located at the intersection of Carsten’s Road and Highway 140 in Midpines, that is now Midpines Food and ...

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Soroptimist ‘Dream It, Be It’ Conference Coming to Oakhurst

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OAKHURST — Get ready, ladies! The 8th Annual Soroptimist International of the Sierras Dream It, Be It Conference is returning to Oakhurst. All girls in grades 8 through 12 are highly encouraged to attend this free one-day event. This awesome conference, focusing on career support for girls, will be held at the Oakhurst Community Center. Saturday, January 21, from 8 ...

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LIFECYCLES: The Photography of Velda Ruddock & Wendy Denton

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OAKHURST — Metta Yosemite in Oakhurst is proud to present the artwork of two outstanding photographers. Come join us as we explore the fine art photography of Velda Ruddock and Wendy Denton in “LIFECYCLES.” Artists’ Reception February 24th. Click here for more information. About Metta Yosemite, by Jennifer Moss, Owner Metta Yosemite is the place in Oakhurst California for yoga ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema: January 14th – 19th

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Movie Times for Saturday, January 14th – Thursday, January 19th Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily and play every 30 minutes through 7:15 p.m. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. A Man Called Otto Rated PG-13 – 2 hours 6 minutes Otto, a grumpy and strict ...

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Toca Madera Winery Presents John Pemberton

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MADERA — Great news, everyone! Live music Sundays are back at Toca Madera Winery. Tomorrow afternoon, country artist John Pemberton will be there playing all his favorite songs. The tasting room opens at 12 noon and live music starts at 1 p.m. Swing by to put that perfect finish to your weekend with amazing wine and music. Sunday, January 15, ...

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Three Fresno State Alumni Published Debut Books in 2022

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FRESNO STATE — Three alumni authors from Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing published their debut books in 2022. In total, 22 alumni from the program — which offers advanced training in the writing of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction — have now published their debut books in the past seven years. “It’s an exciting time ...

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Mariposa Arts Council Seeks Input on New Installations

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MARIPOSA — The Mariposa Arts Council and the County Planning Department invite the public to review and share feedback on initial concepts for Mariposa County’s Caltrans’ Clean California public art project. Located in the town of Mariposa, this project entails two gateway features located at the southern and northern intersections of Highway 140 and Highway 49 and two murals. The ...

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