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Recipes of the Week: A Bountiful Weekend Brunch

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Fresh air, warm sun and delicious foods make brunch a favorite weekend event. Set the stage (and the table) for an inviting experience with recipes that cover all the bases from snacks and desserts to a mouthwatering main course. Tide the appetite of your guests with Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus served with toasted flatbread or tortilla chips before dishing ...

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Sierra National Forest to Offer Free Pine Seedlings

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BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Ranger District is set to begin its 2022 reforestation program. During the next two months, contract crews will be replanting approximately 1200 acres, focusing on areas of the 2014 French fire and 2020 Creek fires. Approximately 200 to 260 seedlings per acre will be planted within the district — totaling up to 250,000 seedlings — ...

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Yosemite Daily Update

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Daily Yosemite update from our partners, Visit Yosemite | Madera County OAKHURST – Things are beginning to open again in the park. Be sure to check the Daily Report for new and updated information. DAILY CONDITIONS 4.05.2022        Weather Report Happy Isles Art & Nature Center is Open -This summer the Conservancy will be celebrating its 40th year ...

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YARTS Purchasing New Buses

$4.6 million Federal Grant funds 5 New YARTS Buses MERCED – The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) has been awarded $4.6 million by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the purchase of five new, over-the-road coaches. The funding was made available through the Buses and Bus Facilities-Section 5339(b) grant program and will allow YARTS to own its entire fleet. ...

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The Week’s Events: Through April 10

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OAKHURST — The 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous kicked off last Sunday and continues through Saturday when it culminates with a grand craft fair. The craft fair is free to vendors and open to everyone. Café Mocha Murders continues at Golden Chain Theatre through April 10. Lots more happening this week, too! THIS WEEK 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous 8 a.m. ...

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Mariposa Arts Council Celebrates National Poetry Month

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MARIPOSA – This spring, the Mariposa Arts Council is celebrating National Poetry Month and National Trails Day with two free, public poetry events. First, on April 28, 2022, at 6 p.m., the Arts Council will host a virtual poetry reading with nationally-renowned contemporary poets and authors, Karyna McGlynn and Michael Mlekoday. The reading will be facilitated by poet Megan Levad, ...

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Hiking Down the Skelton Creek Trail to the Blue Glory Mine

The historic Skelton Creek Trail shows up on maps in the 1850’s and walking down it was right up my alley. Tons of history in this area and I always learn something new when hiking with the Sierra Hiking Seniors, a friendly group of fellow hikers. Where: Sierra National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Private PropertyDistance: 4.62 MilesDifficulty: Easy to ...

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Recipe of the Week: Easter Bunny Rolls with Spinach Dip

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Easter is about coming together with loved ones, enjoying beautiful spring weather and eating your family’s favorite foods. The kids will be playing, adults will be chatting and all will be patiently waiting for the table to be set. If you’re visiting and making memories with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while, there are few things better ...

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Craig School of Business to Host “2022 and Beyond”

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FRESNO STATE — The Institute for Family Business at the Craig School of Business will host “2022 and Beyond,” a series of four focus group sessions in April for family business owners to discuss the most important issues facing their businesses. All local family business people are encouraged to attend to join the conversation and share concerns. “Most family business ...

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Looking For Home & Garden Plants?

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FRESNO STATE — Fresno State will host its biggest plant sale of the year at its upcoming Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market, located at 5368 N. Chestnut Ave. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Over 100 varieties of certified organic and conventional vegetables and herbs will be available outside the store. Discounted prices will also be ...

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