NORTH FORK – The celebration of Earth Day happens this Saturday, Apr. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Mill Site in North Fork There will be live music featuring local musicians, dance demonstrations, lots of interesting booths and food vendors.

MARIPOSA – Do you love the smell of gunpowder in the morning? If so, please note: the Las Mariposas Civil War Group, in partnership with the American Civil War Association, invites the community to attend an authentic period weekend of living history this Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 12 and 13 just north of Mariposa.

COARSEGOLD – The Coarsegold Rodeo rides back into town for the 62nd year, on Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. As always, the rodeo action happens at Bohna Arena on Road 415, a venue known for its top-notch views and top-quality competitors. Those in attendance can look forward to exhibits, food, vendors and pro-rodeo excitement for all ages.

NORTH FORK – With Princess and Brave contestant applications, a handful of fundraisers, an open house and more all leading up to Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow, there’s plenty going on at the Sierra Mono Museum. This year, the Pow Wow will be one day only, Saturday, Aug. 2, with a series of supportive events leading up to the ...

NORTH FORK – The Town Hall will be festooned in green for St. Patrick’s Day as the North Fork Boosters host a party and dance on Saturday, Mar. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m., followed by dancing and games until 9 p.m. There will be games for the kids, Jello shots for the adults, ...

Submitted by Charles Bednar OAKHURST – Preparations are now underway for the 14th Annual Fresno Flats Ragtime and Vintage Music Festival to be held April 11-13 in Oakhurst. With top notch performers, ready to raise the roof with toe tapping melodies, this is a weekend of such joyful celebration. You will not want to miss it.

OAKHURST – The 7th annual Woodcarvers Rendezvous is set for Sunday, Apr. 6 to Sunday, Apr. 13, at the Community Center in Oakhurst. The event is a woodcarver’s dream, and an important yearly destination attraction for the area. Woodcarvers Rendezvous brings visitors from all over, inviting them up to the foothills for shopping, dining, touring and fun. “This special week ...

OAKHURST – Even if you can’t participate in this year’s Relay For Life, everyone can help choose the theme. Event Chair Tami Michel invites the community to go online to vote for their choice. Tami has created a survey on SurveyMonkey that anyone can go to and choose their favorite one of four theme choices.

COLUMBIA — Columbia State Historic Park will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Lamplight Tours this year, and to mark the special occasion, they have themed this year’s Tour “A Merry Mystery”, an interactive way for visitors to experience this tradition. This year’s Lamplight Tours will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets are ...

COARSEGOLD – Friday night, Nov. 1 is the date set for an event many are looking forward to – the Coarsegold School Country Fair, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. on the lower field at the school. Wristbands for kids 4 years and under are just $5, and 5 years and over are $10. There’s also a special family deal for ...