OAKHURST – Scholarship honors were bestowed on grateful graduating students last night at Yosemite High School, and the outcome of this annual meeting between organizations and education was tremendous.

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School will hold its Senior Project Fair on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. Each graduating senior at the school is compelled to complete a senior project by contributing at least 20 hours of service to the community.

Steven Sage, a teenage student with a passion for wolves and experience in Yellowstone-area wolf research, will share his knowledge and love for these iconic animals at the May program of the Yosemite Area Audubon Society. Sage will present a slide show, “Wolves: A Keystone Species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Oakhurst ...

OAKHURST – YHS Softball and Yosemite Girls Softball League are putting on a family-friendly carnival fundraiser this Saturday, May 2, at the YHS soccer fields between the two softball fields, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tami Franke, Suzette Combs and the Badger Softball Team are organizing the event, with proceeds going to help improve the fields used for games. ...

OAKHURST – Yosemite Western Artists (YWA) invite the public to a reception on Saturday, May 2 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Timberline Gallery, in honor of the YWA 43rd Annual Tri-County Open Art Competition and Exhibition. “Don’t be bored Saturday evening!” say organizers. Instead, come to the reception, where exhibiting artists will be on-hand to meet with guests. ...

OAKHURST – Companion planting, soil compositions, natural manures: these are just some of the subjects up for discussion during a free, informative presentation at the Oakhurst Library Community Room on Saturday, May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Local grower Celia Allman of Highland Downs Farm will talk about timely and important topics for anyone interested in organic farming in ...

OAKHURST – Two divers from Yosemite High School participated last month in the Clovis West Invitational with good results, according to YHS Springboard Dive Coach Sallie West. On Friday, April 17, Coach West travelled to Clovis West High School with two Freshman Varsity Divers, Ben Johnson and Justin Talley. Friday’s portion of the Clovis West Invitational 11 dive event challenges ...

OAKHURST – The 30th annual Oakhurst Park Elegant Auction is Saturday, May 2, at the fabulous Tenaya Lodge. In honor of the 30th Anniversary, they are celebrating with pearls, providing a wonderful opportunity for you to get dressed up in your elegant best. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the silent auction bidding. Sip on champagne and listen to ...

OAKHURST – Sears Hometown Store owner Dwan Foster announced that she has sold the business and the building, and Saturday, May 2, will be Dwan’s last day as the owner/operator of Oakhurst’s Sears store. “After 18 years as a Sears Hometown Store owner, I am saying goodbye,” says Foster. “Doug Roelle and his company have purchased my store and will ...

OAKHURST – On stage at the Yosemite High School Theater this week is a play written and directed by department chair Lars Thorson, starring seniors Jocelyn Boe and Jonathan Wharton. The play follows two high school seniors trying to figure out where they belong in the world and how to transition from adolescence into adulthood.