OAKHURST — Oakhurst Lutheran Church is holding a fund-raising BBQ dinner to benefit Mountain Crisis Services in Mariposa. The dinner will include a half-pound of smoked beef brisket, corn pudding, BBQ pasta salad, and dessert. Diners have their choice to either dine in or to drive through and pick up their meals. This is a great deal for such a ...

MADERA — Are you ready for the Central Valley’s newest SPRING Half Marathon events and newly added bike events! Run or bike through picturesque trees and meadows on rolling groomed trails as you view beautiful vistas just minutes north of Fresno’s River Park Shopping Center at Highway 41 just past Avenue 14. The Tesoro Viejo Classic Half Marathon will take you ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Great news for art lovers! With everything from art classes with the Yosemite Conservancy to an art retrospective featuring Bonnie Bisbee to art demonstrations with renowned local artists, there’s something for everyone! Check out what’s going on! Art Classes with the Yosemite Conservancy Starts: May 01, 2023 Occurs: Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Families are invited to attend the 10th Annual Madera County ArtsFest. This free event will promote art in Madera County in a carnival-type atmosphere and is being hosted by Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Superintendent of Schools. The public is invited to attend the event. Door prizes consisting of gift certificates, family outings, and art ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 Madera County Academic Pentathlon culminated with the Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 29, naming Mountain Home School Charter this year’s champion team. Nearly 100 students participated in this five-event academic competition, held on February 14 and April 29. Students competed in the areas of essay, fine arts, literature, science and social science. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 National Day of Prayer theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” from James 5:16b: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated annually in Eastern Madera County, at different churches, outdoor locations and in homes and was even live streamed during Covid. This year, there will ...

MADERA — Come join the Spring Fling at the San Joaquin Winery on Sunday, April 30th! Bring your own wine glass, sample a variety of their best wines, and enjoy a little retail therapy! We’ll see you there! Vendors will include: A&D Rustic Designs Cookie’D by Gabriella Mary Jane Como La Flor Boutique by Carmen Christian Devotional Books by Jerilyn ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) has announced effective at 8 a.m. Monday, May 1 all hazard reduction burning in Mariposa and Madera Counties will require a CAL FIRE burn permit. For piles larger than 4×4, residents can obtain an LE-5 burn permit from any local CAL FIRE station. MADERA COUNTY Will ...

MADERA COUNTY — Madera County has launched a comprehensive study of the County’s solid waste management program. The study will be conducted by an independent consulting firm and informed by input from Madera County stakeholders and community members, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of current solid waste practices and identify opportunities for improvement. The study will also analyze ...

FRESNO–Spring has arrived, and County residents are encouraged to help improve air quality and quality of life by replacing gas-powered yard care equipment with zero-emission, electric alternatives through the Valley Air District’s Clean Green Yard Machines: Residential Program (CGYM). Money is widely available to help Valley residents go electric and get up to $250 back when trading in their old ...