NORTH FORK — The Artisan Herd of North Fork will embrace this year’s parade theme, “Deer” Santa, by masquerading with decadent majestic splendor as a herd of artistically costumed deer celebrating the holiday. The herd consists of seven bucks, eight does, one fawn and one “horn man.” North Fork resident Marij Bouwmans was the catalyst in rounding up the artisan ...

NORTH FORK – Downtown North Fork will be alive with music and fun during the Winter Shindig on Friday, Dec. 13. The Dance Club and Slim’s Koffee Shak will host an evening of karaoke, food and games starting at 6 p.m., and everyone is invited to come out for a wonderful family friendly evening. Along with an open mic and ...

NORTH FORK – Slim’s Koffee Shak, the welcoming little sanctuary in the heart of downtown North Fork, has closed its doors. Whether this is a temporary or a permanent closure has yet to be determined. Owner Scott Marsh says he is still weighing all his options, and there is still a chance that after a few months of regrouping, the ...

NORTH FORK – There is now a “Christmas Bazaar” store all year ’round in North Fork. Jennie’s Garden is a new type of specialty shop that opened for business downtown on Oct. 25. “Our shop offers quality handmade and homegrown items made in the USA by over 30 talented artisans and crafters, with more coming onboard,” says proprietor Jennifer Noble.

NORTH FORK – Two mountain area men led sheriff’s deputies and CHP on a nearly hour-long chase through the backroads near North Fork last night, and finally ended up behind bars. Just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, Sergeant Mike Pace was patrolling the area of Road 200 when he saw a 1993 green colored Jeep Wrangler that had ...

NORTH FORK – Squirrel Cage Theatre Co.’s annual Songs of the Season Christmas choir program scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at the North Fork School has been canceled. With icy road conditions, the high school choirs are unable to attend, so the event will not take place tonight. Organizers hope to reschedule for next Saturday.

NORTH FORK – It’s Christmas in North Fork this Saturday, Dec. 7, as the annual Christmas Bazaar returns to Town Hall, and the 14th annual “Songs of the Season” holiday concert welcomes three area choirs to this much-anticipated event. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Women’s Club will kick off their holiday bazaar with a homemade breakfast, including breakfast burritos and ...

Submitted by the North Fork Chamber of Commerce EASTERN MADERA COUNTY – On Monday, Dec. 2, the North Fork Chamber of Commerce released a letter encouraging residents to ‘Think Local First’ this holiday season and support local business. The letter, which cites data from a recent consumer study, describes how money spent locally helps build sustainable communities, and explains how ...

NORTH FORK – Local artist, Joan Constable, lovingly bestowed with the moniker “Joan of Art,” has donated her larger than life size nativity scene to the Grace Community Church in North Fork. Joan painted the scene several years ago and has displayed it on her property along Road 200. Now it will have a new home at Grace Community, and ...

NORTH FORK – The KT-Lee Alpaca Ranch is having their 9th annual Christmas on the Ranch today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free to the public. Visit with the alpacas, stroll around the ranch while sipping their famous hot cider and check out the beautiful items in the Alpaca Boutique.