MADERA COUNTY — A special THANK YOU to all Public Works staff and contractors who have been working tirelessly over the past week to clear the vast accumulation of snow from this winter storm! – Agee Construction – Alliance Construction Solutions Inc. – American Paving – Arbor Works – Avision Construction Inc. – Cal Valley Paving – Christian Dozer & ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Red Cross continues to work with the entire emergency response community across three Counties to ensure we can deploy resources, supplies and personnel to support communities affected when it’s safe to do so. Also severely impacted by road closures, power outages and their homes being snowed in, are our local volunteers who are working to diligently to clear their ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The American Red Cross Central Valley Region has announced they are opening two Evacuation/ Warming Centers in Mariposa and Oakhurst for the many residents that are being impacted with power outages due to the winter storms that have pummeled our communities this week. UPDATES FOR 2.28.2023 MADERA SHERIFF: Evac & Warming Center open 9a-6p Oakhurst Comm Ctr. Evac assistance ...

Movie Times for Friday, February 24th to Thursday, March 2nd Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Jesus Revolution Rated PG – 2 hours Greg Laurie, a counterculture teen in the late 1960s seeking meaning and purpose, who eventually joined the Jesus ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Time to bust out those dancing shoes because there’s going to be a heap of great bands coming to town this weekend. Everything from jazz to folk to country & western to good old-fashioned rock and roll! There’ll be something for everyone so we’ll see you there! Grounded Music Series At AXIS Coffee Bar + Eatery Gather ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund’s Seedlings of Hope program needs volunteers for their spring seedling prepping and packing! The workday will include lifting and packing seedlings from local nurseries so they can be transported to cold storage until they are ready for spring planting. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 22, at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and water are ...

OAKHURST — The Mountain Amateur Radio Club, a group of local Hams that get together on the air waves, will be holding a class on becoming a licensed Amateur (Ham) Radio Operator. Now’s your chance to get your FCC license and connect with other Ham radio operators in the area. Dates & Times: Saturday, February 25, & Saturday, March 4, ...

OAKHURST — Join the very first ever Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen Social Club Party! Enjoy a mask decorating workshop, a Cajun & Creole menu along with Zydeco & Jazz music at this New Orleans experience! Date & Time: Tuesday, February 21, from 3 – 8 p.m. Click here to reserve your table. Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen 41139 Highway ...

OAKHURST —  If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the elementary aspects of Astrology, or the study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies, now’s your chance. Instructor Amy Moonsong of Metta Yosemite will teach you the basic structure of the Zodiac and how you relate to each sign. Date & Time: Saturday, February 18, from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The High Sierra Ranger District announces the arrival of continued prescribed burning conditions. The prescribed fire work is a proactive approach to fire and vegetation (fuels) management in the SNF and Sierra Nevada. SNF Fire managers expect to begin Prescribed Fire ignitions in the week of February 14th-18th. Active ignitions may continue through the weekend and into ...