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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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Last Call for Visions of Self Entries

OAKHURST—Time’s a-wastin’. Ladies, you’ve got just today and tomorrow to get your submissions in for the 4th Annual Visions of Self online art exhibition. The deadline to enter has been extended through February 1, 2024. Visions of Self is an international juried art exhibition for female artists. Last year’s show featured 100 pieces from nine countries and various parts of ...

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OACC: New Director, New Directions

OAKHURST—There’s a new face at the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. The public met Adam Olivares for the first time on Thursday, January 25, at the annual Member Appreciation and Installation Dinner. New Executive Director After years of office closures, part-time staff and other challenges, the chamber now has a full-time Executive Director. Adam’s regular office hours are 9:00 am ...

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New O’Neals Services Coming

O’NEALS–The tiny town of O’Neals has had a post office since 1887. The town area of approximately 500 citizens is home to Spring Valley Elementary School, Minarets High School, including 2 Charter schools and Ponderosa Telephone.  Westbrook Wine Farm (a lovely boutique wine farm) and a handful of home businesses also call O’neals home. The local office for J. S. ...

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New Home Pet Euthanasia Service

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Owning a pet comes with benefits and challenges. An animal provides comfort and companionship to those who live alone; they are workers for those who have livestock. They offer support to those with medical conditions and are all-around fun to have in a household. Saying Goodbye The hardest part of being a companion to an animal is the goodbye. ...

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Cody Brown Receives MCSO Award

OAKHURST—On January 9, 2024, Cody Bulow Brown, 19 years old, received the Madera County Sheriff’s Citizen Award from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO granted the plaque for services he and his company, CB Hauling, rendered during the major snowstorm Madera County experienced in March 2023. Lt. Ian Weaver handed the award to him at the Sunrise Rotary Club meeting ...

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Spark Your Creativity with Sketchbook Workshop Tues., Jan. 23

OAKHURST—Watercolor artist Teresa J. Sharp offers an opportunity to unleash your creativity with a two-hour sketchbook play workshop. The event, sponsored by Yosemite Sierra Artists, takes place on Tuesday, January 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Raley’s Community Room. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and youth 12 and older.  The cost is $30 for YSA members, $40 ...

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Carolie Jensen Teaches Basketry Workshop Jan. 27-28

OAKHURST—Create your own pine-needle basket. Beginners welcome! Artist Carolie Jensen leads a pine-needle basketry workshop on Saturday, January 27 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The workshop continues on Sunday, January 28 at the same hours. The event, a fundraiser for Yosemite Sierra Artists, will be held at Bodys by Boyd, 49643 Hartwell Road, Oakhurst. Cost and Registration The cost ...

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Oakhurst Outpouring 16th Christmas Dinner

OAKHURST–Oakhurst Outpouring would like to invite the community to the 16th annual free Outpouring Christmas feast! It is a  fun time celebrating Christmas with the community! The fun includes a delicious Christmas feast, coffee and hot cocoa and desserts! Also, Santa will be there with gifts for the kids. WHEN: December 23rd 3-7pm. WHERE: Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Fresno Flats ...

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