NORTH FORK – The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in conjunction with the USDA, will once again be providing free lunches for the children of North Fork. Free lunches are available to all kids ages 1 -18 with no registration required, at the North Fork Rancheria Community Center and at the Rec Center.

NORTH FORK – On Sunday, June 16, a group of 23 bike riders from the University of Texas will be rolling into town. They are part of three teams who left Austin, Texas, on June 1, on the ride of their lives – to fight cancer. The Livestrong Texas 4000 For Cancer is the longest charity ride in the world, ...

NORTH FORK – Ken and Marcia Goodwin have been chosen as Grand Marshals for the 54th annual Loggers Jamboree. Ken says he was very surprised when he learned that he and Marcia had been selected to represent the community this year. “I was pretty shocked when they called and told me,” he said. “I know that this year they are ...

NORTH FORK – The tradition continues July 6 and 7 as the 54th annual Mid Sierra Loggers Jamboree rolls into North Fork. This annual competition celebrates the past and keeps the traditions alive, pitting amateur and professional loggers against each other in categories such as axe throwing, hot saws, log rolling and many others. “It’s a great event that celebrates ...

O’NEALS – For anyone wishing to watch tonight’s graduation ceremonies at Minarets High School, but are unable to attend, you will be able to watch on live streaming video. The ceremonies will be available for viewing from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6.

BASS LAKE – When Jason De La Cruz began his regular workout swim at Bass Lake on Sunday, the last thing he ever expected was to be attacked by a fish. But during his swim from Marina View out to the island near the dam, Jason says that is exactly what happened.

Written by Robyn Flory NORTH FORK – Over 50 students from 4th and 5th grades at North Fork School “traveled” to the Recreation Center on Friday, May 31, to experience a journey through history, with different hands-on activities, stories, music and dance. Some of the activities included wood-working, old fashioned school games, chalk work, and pioneer story telling.

NORTH FORK – When Chamber of Commerce president Scott Marsh organized an Economic Development Forum in September 2012, one of the things born out of that event was the North Fork Visitors Center. Dan Cunning, CEO of the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau (YSVB) and North Fork resident, committed at that meeting to provide whatever training and funding was necessary to ...

O’NEALS – This past February, 17-year-old Breanna Cairns participated in the Lions Club Student Speaker Contest in North Fork. It was the first of five straight wins for the Minarets High School senior. Breanna become the first student from North Fork to advance past the 3rd level in the annual competition, and on June 1, she traveled to Torrance, Ca, ...

NORTH FORK – Keep your kids reading through the summer months by involving them in the Summer Reading Program at their local library. The theme for the 2013 Summer Reading Program is “Reading Is So Delicious.” The program runs from June through July and features special events and guests at each library. This year, the library has also added a ...