MARIPOSA — University of California Cooperative Extension will host an informational session about the local Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) on the back patio of The Grove House on Monday, November 7, from 5 – 7 p.m. This event will provide an opportunity for community members to interact with PBA members, learn about prescribed fire, and hear about upcoming opportunities to ...

COARSEGOLD — The 25th Annual Tarantula Festival is coming to Coarsegold on Saturday, October 29, 2022! Food! Crafts! Prizes! Fun! Free Admission! Parking is only $2.00! Contest sign-ups begin at 10:30 a.m. Festival co-hosted by the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce.  The Tarantula Festival will be featured on Small Town Big Deal! Check out smalltownbigdeal.com for more details! Don’t forget to ...

OAKHURST — If you have ever wondered what the American Red Cross does and how they respond to all types of disasters, now is your chance to find out! Saturday, November 5, 2022 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the Red Cross of Madera and Mariposa Counties as they host a morning full of Red Cross information on local and ...

OAKHURST — Rotary International is hosting a Poker & Bingo Night at the Oakhurst Community Center on October 28, 2022. Over $1500 in prize money! Registration is $50 for poker and $25 for bingo, but that also pays for dinner. Happy hour and registration starts at 5 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m. ...

YOSEMITE — Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the historic hotel as well as a kitchen renovation. Kitchen project work is currently underway and work to upgrading the seismic safety will begin near ...

OAKHURST — Can’t make it Munich this year for Oktoberfest? No worries! Just come to South Gate Brewing Company in Oakhurst for the next best thing! Saturday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  There’ll be pretzels with beer cheese, German and vegan brats, burgers and more. And of course, amazing craft beer, including a special limited release. The ...

OAKHURST — Handcrafted jewelry, soaps, bath and body products, Fall décor, candles, lavender products, woodwork, and so much more! Come out to Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park this Saturday for a fun Fall shopping experience! October 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sierra Historic Sites Association 49777 School Road Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-683-6570 The Mountain Artisans Market happens ...

Come to Yosemite Wine Tails and enjoy a solo performance by guitarist Larry McPhail performing rock, folk, and country music from the ’60s to the ’90s. Friday, October 14, from 7 p.m. until closing. No cover charge! Yosemite Wine Tails 40409 Highway 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644 559-641-6400 E-mail: yosemitewinetails@gmail.com About Yosemite Wine Tails Yosemite Wine Tails is the brain child of ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Do you shy away from speaking in public? Would you like to improve your public speaking ability? Do you tremble in fear because your new job may require you to speak in public? Then you are a perfect candidate for Toastmasters training. Learn how to become a better communicator and leader tomorrow by attending a Toastmasters Open ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — According to some 2022 reports, obesity remains an ominous health threat across America as the avoidable condition plagues more than a third (36.2%) of the U.S. population. This scary statistic is that much more frightful as the Halloween holiday looms large. However, this year there’s no need to fret as one weight-wise wellness company will pay you ...