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How Does The Rain Affect My Well?

OAKHURST — This winter has proven to be a wet one. With all the rain and snow, the big question is, “Will my well benefit from this water?” Bobbie Duncanson with Walt Bannon Drilling stated, “With all the wonderful weather we have experienced this year already, we will see the water table immediately rise in the valley. In our mountain ...

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Yosemite Adult School – Changing Lives One Student at a Time

OAKHURST—When you walk into the building that serves as headquarters for Yosemite Adult School (YAS), you first feel a sort of organized chaos, immediately followed by a blast of enthusiasm that can bowl you over. You just know that the educators here are on a mission.  What Is Yosemite Adult School?   Yosemite Adult School, located in Oakhurst and Coarsegold, helps ...

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2024 Golden Chain Season Brings Back “Fiddler on the Roof”

OAKHURST—The Golden Chain Theatre (GCT) kicks off its 2024 season (its 57th!) on Friday, March 22, 2024, with “Fiddler on the Roof.” Their most-loved production, last performed eight years ago, GCT calls it: “. . . The heart-warming story of the dairyman Tevye, his family and the village of Anatevka in 1905 Russia where faith and love inspire a generation.” ...

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Fresno Flats: Restoration and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

OAKHURST—In early 2023 the California Natural Resources Agency and the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) awarded Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park a $174,500 grant. That was the easy part. Now the hard part is underway—the implementation. It’s no small feat to pull everything together within the remaining two-year term allotted. The project consists of major renovations to existing ...

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EMC SPCA Pet of the Week-4

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Poppy. I am so handsome that I wear my tuxedo all the time. Don’t you agree? I am only 5 months old, so we have lots of time to grow old together and HAVE FUN. I’d fit nicely in your lap—or your heart. I’m being taken care of well at my temporary residence, the Animal Care and Adoption ...

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Rooted—A Vision Becomes Reality

COARSEGOLD—There’s a new kid coming to town in Coarsegold Historic Village. Owner Rose Morgan has scheduled the grand opening of Rooted The Farmers Market Collective for Friday, March 1, 2024. This fulfills a dream she says she’s had for many years. She’s always wished for a local collective of farmers and crafters who provide traditionally-created foods and products in a ...

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Cooking as a Way to Connect

OAKHURST—Winter weather in the Sierra Nevada foothills begs for comfort, good food and great friends. A collaboration between the Sierra Senior Center in Oakhurst and Bruce and Lori Howard, also of Oakhurst, brings those elements together. On a monthly basis, Bruce and Lori present seminars entitled “Cooking with Friends.” The next in the series takes place on Friday, February 23, ...

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EMC SPCA Pet of the Week—ADOPTED!

EXCITING NEWS! Buddy and Claudia Long adopted Butch on February 14 (Valentine’s Day!) as a result of his posting as Pet of the Week on SNO! We are so happy for you, Butch. Enjoy your new family. AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Butch! I’m 15 months old, and I’m looking for a best friend. Could that be you? I’m really cute, if I ...

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Valentine Activities Abound Locally

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—Officially Valentine’s Day falls on February 14, but you can make it an extended weekend of fun in our neighborhood, all the way from Friant up to Coarsegold, Oakhurst and Bass Lake. There’s something for all ages and all price points. Please be aware that most of these events require prior reservations. Put your heads together now to decide ...

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Madera Community College Meeting

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OAKHURST–Madera Community College is inviting the public to come to a community meeting and get updates on the construction of the new Madera Community College Oakhurst Campus. They will also be sharing information about opportunities through the academic program. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be at The Oakhurst Community Center ...

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County Proposes New Evac Route

OAKHURST—As part of his Town Hall series, District 5 Supervisor Robert Macaulay held a meeting at the Oakhurst Elementary School Multipurpose Room on January 22nd. He and other Madera County officials laid out plans for a potential evacuation route to serve the John West/Jean Road area of Oakhurst. The area is one of several in the eastern Madera County area ...

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