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Local Summer Camps & Activities

MOUNTAIN AREA – It’s summer camp time! Perhaps you’re one of those parents that already have the family’s summer camp experience completely organized already. If not, you may be the type who’s walking happily down the street and is suddenly thunderstruck by the maddening thought: school is almost out and the kids want stuff to do! The first kind of ...

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Boys & Girls Club Programs Set For Summer

OAKHURST – I’ve had many calls recently regarding our summer programs here at the Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club (BGC), with some folks not even knowing there is a BGC in our small town. Most calls that come in are from those who’ve heard of us through families whose kids are currently members. We’re hoping to spread the word and ...

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The History Mystery #29

Submitted by Roger Mitchell China Wells & Burford? What are the sites “China Wells” and “Burford”? Why are they significant to the community? While browsing through some topographic maps of the Oakhurst area, I noticed two “sites” which I had never heard about previously.

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Can Firefighters Defend Your Home?

AHWAHNEE – As residents prepare for what is sure to be a challenging fire season, knowing what firefighters need in order to defend their homes may prove invaluable. Over two days last week, the men and women tasked with that crucial job were put through their paces during training drills at Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park. Each year, crews are presented ...

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Sconce Family Vies For Votes In Canon Project Imagination

OAKHURST – Local filmmaker Matt Sconce and his family are in the Top 15 for director Ron Howard’s “Canon Project Imagination,” after submitting a short film trailer called, “The Hunt.” “We’re in the Finals and we need you,” says Matt. The video features the Sconce kids in super hero masks, quite naturally. Now, it’s time to vote!

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Sounds Of Solstice 2015

OAKHURST – Lovers of music take note, the local music festival Sounds of Solstice is happening for a second summer, and this time the date is set for Saturday, June 20, from 2 p.m. til dark. The fest takes place at Oakhurst Community Park with a host of bands and vendors, a kids’ play area, and locally made treats including ...

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OES Students Master Yosemite Project

OAKHURST – Are you smarter than a 5th grader who knows just about everything there is to know about Yosemite? Students at Oakhurst Elementary School under the guidance of teachers Robin Ward and Michelle Burton are so well-versed in Yosemite facts and fun that they’re prepared to sell the vacation package of a lifetime, if only for the purposes of ...

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Charity Challenge Rolls Into Town

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School was a hot spot for car lovers and others last week when the much anticipated met with the mostly unexpected. The student parking lot filled with cars and people, a reality entertainment show was filmed, a special senior project was staged, and even the Batmobile was rolled out complete with its namesake driver at the ...

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Stavast Returns To Gallery Row Post-Stroke

Submitted by Jenny Castillo OAKHURST – During a recent visit to Gallery Row, you may have seen that for the first time in 20 years Stavast Studio Gallery was not open as usual. After a lifetime of good health, local artist Stephen Stavast has had some significant life changes recently. At the end of February, Stavast was hospitalized for an ...

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People, Places and Second Chances

Submitted by Lori Howard OAKHURST – It isn’t often that life allows you a second chance. We had the opportunity to host Miguel and Anna Perez-Spuch from Madrid, Spain this week. We see people from all over the world at our bed and breakfast near Yosemite National Park, but none with a story like Anna and Miguel’s.

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