MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Winter can be a great time for pile burning brush and other woody debris around your home. Learning how to construct and prepare hand piles takes skill and an understanding of safety and weather considerations to minimize the risk of escape. The University of California Cooperative Extension invites community members to a 2-part pile burning workshop to ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), formerly the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra, returns to live public performances this April, following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. The concerts (specific April weekend to be announced) will be offered as a 7 p.m. Saturday evening event in the Fiester Auditorium at Mariposa County High School, and a Sunday matinee ...

Save the Date! Register now for a California Post- Fire Forest Resilience Workshop! Post-Fire Resilience Workshop Flyer (PDF) Online every Wednesday from 6 – 7:30 p.m. February 1 to March 15 and in-person field trips on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17. Hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension in collaboration with CAL FIRE, California Association of Resource Conservation ...

Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Here are the movie times for Friday, January 6th – Thursday, January 12th.  M3GAN Rated PG-13 – 1 hour 42 minutes A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her ...

BASS LAKE — Lace up your skates, get your winter gear ready and come spin, glide and slide at Bass Lake! The glice (artificial ice) rink will be located on the upper tennis court, just past the main parking lot from now until March 31, 2023. Admission Fees Admission fee covers two (2) consecutive 60-minute sessions; beginning on the hour ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–While we are looking forward to a New Year, we have found ourselves reflecting on the past year. Reporting on the culture, politics, emergencies, milestones, and events of our community is an honor and a privilege for all of us here at Sierra News Online (SNO).  Please read on as we look at some of our most popular stories ...

FISH CAMP — It will be your license to thrill when you join us on Saturday, December 31st, for the lavish Tenaya Royale New Year’s Eve celebration! Revel in the spectacular Yosemite region in a scene right out of a spy film, with casino games, great food and drink, live entertainment from Mercy & The Heartbeats, dancing, and more! Doors open ...

BASS LAKE — Come celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Pines Resort with a fun and fireworks-filled party in the Lakeview Room! Enjoy a variety of music by DJ Mark, digital photo booth, party favors and snacks, and festive decor. At midnight, raise a toast to a New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne and enjoy the fireworks ...

OAKHURST — Home for the holidays, local musician and composer Cedar Dobson is using this opportunity to release her album in the USA at Yosemite Gateway Art Center. Cedar will perform a selection of music from her new album and present a history of her musical journey. Visit with Cedar on Friday, December 30, from noon to 6 p.m. There ...

MADERA — Madera Community College will be holding in-person and virtual Extreme Registration on Tuesday, January 3rd, and Wednesday, January 4th, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  This event will help you with enrollment steps. The MCC staff and support teams will provide assistance with counseling, financial aid, and more to help get you prepared for the Spring semester which ...