OAKHURST — There is one seat coming up for election on the Bass Lake Unified School District Board of Trustees for Area 3. Incumbent Ron Bucheger is on the ballot with challenger Julie Greenwood. For more information contact the Bass Lake School District. Ron Bucheger  (incumbent) Candidate Statement I’m a retired 68 year old manager and businessperson and an experienced Bass Lake ...

O’NEALS — The Minarets boys and girls soccer teams are hosting a Luncheon and Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:30 a.m in the Minarets gym. All proceeds will go to helping expand our soccer program and buying much needed equipment. This is the first year that the girls and boys are going to host this event together. Also this ...

OAKHURST — Our system is based on the My Classroom Economy program developed as a volunteer project by employees of Vanguard, one of the world’s largest investment management companies, in partnership with Rafe Esquith, an award-winning fifth-grade teacher who is the author of There Are No Shortcuts and Teach Like Your Hair’s On Fire. Dawn Williams teaches 4th grade at Oakhurst ...

O’NEALS — Senior year is one of the most memorable years for a high schooler. It gives us, the students, a chance to transition from the classroom into the world. We finally get to decide what path we are going to take and get a glance of what we are going to become after graduating. As many high schools do, Minarets ...

MADERA — Employers will be recruiting for various positions including teachers, clerical staff, teachers’ assistants, custodians, counselors and bus drivers, among others. If you’re looking for work with one of the many schools in Madera County or Mariposa County, or know someone who is, plan to attend this job fair and please spread the word. Participating employers include Chawanakee Unified School ...

MINARETS — “The students in Key Club are amazing, responsible, and caring,” says Michael Vaughan, Key Club adviser at Minarets. “They are truly selfless and will be great leaders one day. Last year, as a club, they outperformed other clubs within our district.” Key Club is a student led organization in high school, affiliated with Kiwanis, that is international and self-governing. ...

OAKHURST — Three local artists in the upcoming 14th annual Art Trails Open Studio Tour are showing their work at Branches Books & Gifts, on Friday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 2. The annual Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour draws thousands of visitors to our area each year, giving art enthusiasts a chance to see fine art and fine ...

OAKHURST — Celebrate the season with friends, fun, food, and good causes, as members of the Rotary Club of Oakhurst Sierra invite those who are game to an Oktoberfest Poker and Bingo Fun Night. Click on flyer to enlarge. “We will be giving away over $1,500 in Prize Money,” say organizers, who plan to award a $500 first place prize for Poker, and will offer ...

Written by Jazmin Neri — Minarets High School came into existence in 2008, intended and succeeding to be an educational and fun environment for the students attending. For eight years, it has helped students develop professionalism in a subject or skill they enjoy. Our culture at Minarets has become a wonderful thing. Our teachers are remarkable and truly have a great ...

OAKHURST — California Teaching Fellows Foundation is currently hiring college students locally to work as Teaching Fellows in elementary after school programs, the nonprofit organization announced today. “We’re seeking awesome, outgoing, and creative applicants who will be paid 11 dollars per hour,” in the Oakhurst and North Fork areas, say organizers. The mission of the CTF is to inspire next-generation leaders with a passion ...