Submitted by Nikki Van Velson OAKHURST – Soroptimist International (SI) of the Sierras has annually held the “Making A Difference for Women” Awards Recognition Program since 1972. Five women in the community were honored in two categories at a special awards luncheon held last month.

OAKHURST – Mark your calendars for the semi-annual Soroptimist Soup & Salad Luncheon set for Thursday, Mar. 19, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. The local chapter organizers for Soroptimist International of the Sierras say everyone is welcome to attend this delightful and deliciously festive event. Guests can look forward to a salad bar ...

OAKHURST – Members of the service group Soroptimist International of the Sierras invite women to attend their Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Oakhurst Community Center. Tickets are available for $15 per person at Oakhurst Giftworks and from Soroptimist members. The philanthropic organization invites guests to “enjoy a relaxing ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes, everyone, because there’s going to be music happening all over the mountains this weekend! Just take a look at what’s going on! Karaoke Thursday at The Pines Bar Date & Time: Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Pines Bar is located to the right from the Pines ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Hello artists! The Call to Artists for Sierra Art Trails 2023 has begun! They are exceptionally excited as this year is their 20th anniversary and are thrilled to share two decades of artistic excellence with their artists, patrons, and supporters. Let’s celebrate together! The Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour is eagerly anticipated by a loyal audience. Visitors ...

YOSEMITE — “I knew my destiny when I first experienced Yosemite,” Ansel Adams’ words could not be truer for Yosemite Postmaster John O. Reynolds. After decades of working for the United States Postal Service, Reynolds will be leaving exactly where he started over 44 years ago in the majestic Post Office nestled in Yosemite National Park. On Tuesday, January 31, ...

AHWAHNEE — One woman with $10 can buy another woman lunch. Ten women with $10 can buy another woman’s groceries. One hundred women with $10 can make a real difference in another woman’s life. This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Elinor Harlow and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, November 16, at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. ...

October is a month of many traditions. Haunted houses, costume parties, trick o’ treating, pumpkin carving, and, of course, stories of ghosts and ghouls. Stories that are meant to amuse and entertain, as well as to occasionally give a fright to those who take the time to listen and believe in the superstitions. In honor of these traditions, Sierra News ...

NORTH FORK — In recent months some of you may have noticed a new face behind the old counter at the local Napa Auto Parts store in North Fork. For those who have, you’ll know the man behind the counter to be Patrick Tachella, and for those who don’t, feel welcome to stop by and say hi. Patrick is an ...

FRESNO STATE — Many college students live with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, but that doesn’t have to be a barrier to achievement, said Fresno State graduate Andrea Lee. Despite receiving a diagnosis of bipolar disorder just as she started college, Lee recently graduated summa cum laude from Fresno State’s Craig School of Business at age 19, after ...