Update: This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for the Sierra Art Trails 2024 Open Studio Tour is quickly approaching on June 3rd, 2024. We encourage you to take advantage of this prestigious event celebrating 21 years of artistic excellence. MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The Call for Artists for the 21st Annual Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour is OPEN. ...

OAKHURST—Anyone who’s been involved with a non-profit organization knows how tough it is to secure funding—and then to keep the funding going over the years. Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park is no stranger to those issues, except that some of the facilities there celebrate their 150th anniversary this year. Upkeep of buildings that age presents even more of a ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Pebbles, and I’m the cutest pup at the Animal Care and Adoption Center, if I do say so myself. So why hasn’t anybody given me a home? Someone said she thought I might be more of a “city dog,” but that’s not true. I’ll be happy wherever I go as long as I have toys to squeak and ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, we’re Claudia and Dodger, a mix-and-match set of twins who will worm our way into your heart and home in no time at all. Do you have a place for a couple of lively pups who just want the best out of life? We’re Australian Kelpie and German Shepherd mixed breed, which we think is pretty special. We’re only ...

Mother’s Day this year takes place on Sunday, May 12, and the mountain/foothill communities have tons to offer. You don’t even have to wait till Sunday to start celebrating. There’s a whole raft of activities starting on Friday and continuing clear through Sunday evening. Work your way from wineries in Madera up to dinner in Fish Camp. There’s literally something ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Max. I have some exciting news for you. As you may know, I usually stay with my foster family, but this week I am staying at this luxurious spa called the EMC SPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center. You can easily come meet me anytime the spa is open (that’s Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm). ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, Trixie here, along with my sister Velvet. We are both domestic short-hair cats, and we love to play. Specifically, we’d love to come to play at your house. We are just over seven months old and frisky as can be. We only weigh a little over seven pounds each, so we’d fit comfortably in your lap . . . ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Sissy, and I need your help. You’ve seen me before, with my friend Sonny. Well, he’s been adopted, but I’m still here. They take good care of me at the wonderful EMC SPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center, but I need a lap! Specifically, I need YOUR lap. Please won’t you come meet me? I know you’ll fall ...

NEWS FLASH! We’ve just learned that all spaces are filled with a wait list for the upcoming spay/neuter clinic. Watch for an announcement of the next one. AHWAHNEE—As a service to the mountain communities, Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA) is holding a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats only at its Animal Care and Adoption Center on Tuesday, April 9. ...

AHWAHNEE—Make room in your heart—and on your couch—for a new friend. Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA) holds an adoption event this Saturday, March 23, at its Animal Care and Adoption Center. All of the dogs and cats at the Center are spayed or neutered, health checked, vaccinated and ready to go. All they need is YOU! Come meet your new ...