Jennifer Mullikin spends lots of time in parks, but that doesn’t mean she lets any grass grow under her feet. When she sees a need she feels she can address, she goes for it full-bore. Jen is a relative newcomer to eastern Madera County, although she’s owned a home in the area for about three years. No stranger to the ...
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Helping One Woman Oakhurst Announces New Recipient Carol Vayda
Helping One Woman is excited to bring our community together again in celebration of Carol Vayda. Kindly note that HOW Oakhurst dinners have moved to Tuesday evenings. Space is limited, please remember to RSVP on www.MySOSEvent.com. They may not be able to accept people without a reservation. Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst in honoring recipient Carol Vayda. Carol is lovingly ...
Read More »EMERGING FROM THE SHUTDOWN: A Stone’s Throw from Closing but Never Giving Up
Dani Schulz opened A Stone’s Throw Massage Therapy nine days before COVID caused the first business shutdown, and it forced her to get creative really fast. Determined to survive—and thrive—she focused on furthering her knowledge of massage therapy and other modalities she could employ when her business could reopen. Once California allowed massage services to take place outdoors, she started ...
Read More »BEEKEEPING & HONEY-MAKING LECTURE AT FRESNO FLATS
Fresno Flats Historical Museum is stretching its wings, much like bees emerging from a honey-filled hive. In fact, next Saturday, June 12, Fresno Flats offers a lecture and q & a session on exactly that—as part of its series on homesteading. Conducted by local beekeeper, Doug Mendonca, the event takes place from 10 am to 12 noon at Fresno Flats ...
Read More »Walking up a Dirt Road: Worman’s Mill, Sunny Meadows to O’Neal’s Meadow Loop
Whose footsteps did I walk in this week? I sure didn’t expect to discover a connection to Hite’s Cove on my looped hike along Sunny Meadows and through O’Neil’s Meadows. Distance: 12.12 Miles (but you can go shorter or longer)Difficulty: ModerateElevation Range: 3,417′ to 4,862′Date: May 18, 2021CALTOPO: Worman’s Mill to Sonny Meadows and O’Neil Meadows LoopDog Hike: Maybe As ...
Read More »Recipe of the Week: Sunshine Smoothie
It’s that time of year again when nearly everyone wants to be outside all day, every day. These are the times kids have been waiting for all year long. The sun is shining bright in the sky, the flowers are blooming and the temperature is rising every minute. Spring and summer are typically full of fun, laughter, family and friends ...
Read More »History Mystery #99: Mystery Site at the Mono National Forest
The Mono Museum in North Fork would like more information about the site in this photograph. It is at the edge of the Mono National Forest in Mono County. What is significant about this place? Any information will be appreciated. Have you visited the refurbished Mono Museum in North Fork? It is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 ...
Read More »Madera County Arts Council to Hold Summer Pledge Drive
You can help them reach their financial goals with just a $21 donation! Through the month of June, they will be providing stories, testimonials and information – to remind you why Madera County Arts Council deserves your support.
Read More »Fresno State Sweet Corn Returns to Gibson Farm Market
The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market (5368 N. Chestnut Ave.) will welcome back sweet corn lovers with their first chance this year to purchase the tasty treat at 8 a.m., Monday, May 31. Two outside, mobile purchase stations on the north side of the store will accommodate opening day shoppers who want to purchase pre-bagged corn in quantities of ...
Read More »Tioga Road Has Reopened: Hiking to Gaylor, Granite Lakes & the Old Mining Town of Dana City
That day when Tioga Road opens up in spring should be an official holiday. I celebrated that special day by taking a road trip from Entrance Gate to Entrance Gate, admiring the views and saying hello to old friends like Tenaya Lake and Tioga Pass. I also had a wonderful hike to the Gaylor Basin with icy lakes and Pikas, ...
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