OAKHURST — Artists are creative. That’s a given. And the best of Madera County’s artists in all media forms display their works at Sierra Art Trails beginning Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. The county-wide show continues the following weekend, Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10. Sheila Boyd, one of the artists featured during Sierra Art Trails, has ...
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Twiss Realty Grows “Healthy Home Ownership”
OAKHURST – Courtney Twiss has Twiss Realty offices in Mariposa, Bootjack and now in Oakhurst. But that’s not the end of the story, they continue to grow and expand offerings to their clients. Originally founded in 2012, Twiss Realty operated at a small capacity, literally on founder Courtney Twiss’s kitchen table, while Courtney and her spouse focused on growing their ...
Read More »Jeff Aiello Fights Fire With Information
OAKHURST — Jeff Aiello, creator of the Talk of the Hill Facebook group and page, along with his wife, Jill, saw a need and met it. A lifelong resident of the Oakhurst/Bass Lake area, he is also a television producer, cinematographer and broadcast executive with an intimate knowledge of the Sierra Nevada. including many contacts in media and government agencies. ...
Read More »North Goat Mountain Fuel Break Project Beginning Soon
Hazardous Fuels Reduction on Sierra National Forest Lands OAKHURST — The North Goat Mountain Fuel Break Project is set to begin on Monday, September 27th, treating the public lands southwest of the Bass Lake Basin, on the Goat Mountain ridge within the US Forest Service Bass Lake Ranger District. In partnership with the Sierra National Forest, Yosemite/Sequoia Resource Conservation and ...
Read More »Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Banana Smoothie
If you ever find yourself craving something healthy and easy to make, you’re not alone. Maybe you are constantly on the go, chasing after little ones or just started a new job. Whether you’re on the move or relaxing at home, smoothies are a simple way to add nutritious ingredients to your diet. From strawberries and mangos to blueberries and ...
Read More »How Art Shapes Our Lives: The Moai of Rapa Nui
By Sal Maccarone Even from the most isolated place on earth, humanity has managed to express itself artistically for the ages. Shrouded in mystery, Easter Island truly lies in the middle of nowhere. Among other things, this tiny island in the Pacific Ocean has become famous for its one thousand, or so surviving monolithic sculptures. Now, a UNESCO World Heritage ...
Read More »District Issues Air Quality Alert Due to Fires
Mountain Communities – The Windy Fire and KNP Complex in Tulare County continue to cause smoke impacts across the San Joaquin Valley. As a result, the District has issued an Air Quality Alert with the National Weather Service to remain in place while smoke impacts continue, or until the morning of Thursday, September 23 when a trough is expected to ...
Read More »Chukchansi Gold Hiring 80 Employees at Job Fair on Sept. 21
COARSEGOLD — Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, voted the Valley’s No. 1 local employer, will host a job fair on Tuesday, September 21 with the goal of immediately filling approximately 80 part- and full-time positions at the property. Chukchansi is inviting guest-service-centric individuals ages 21+ to attend the job fair to fill a variety of positions including environmental services, hotel ...
Read More »The Week’s Events – September 21 to September 26
OAKHURST – There’s lots happening in Madera County this week from yoga to art to music and everything in between. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts – Exhibit Circle Gallery & Madera County Arts Council 424 N. Gateway Drive, Madera, CA 93637 – Phone 559/661-7005 Occurs: Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until October 22, 2021 View ...
Read More »Recipe of the Week: Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce
When you are hungry and searching for something filling, juicy and rich, turning to your pantry for on-hand ingredients can make dinner a breeze. Dodge snack cravings and avoid the temptation to swing by the drive-thru; instead, you can have a homemade meal ready in a matter of minutes by putting your skillet to work. Call your loved ones to ...
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