AHWAHNEE—Sometimes you just have to think outside the box. Or in this case, the van. The Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA) Animal Care and Adoption Center works really hard to make the best of limited resources and make every penny count. In particular they sought funding to provide low-cost spay/neuter availability to local pets.  Funding Prayers Answered A grant from ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Rolo, and I’m looking for YOU. If you are fun-loving and like to play, I’m your special guy. I’m handsome and dashing. They call me a tabby because of my beautiful stripes. I am only six months three weeks old, so there’s plenty of time for us to get to know each other. I’m only 6-3/4 pounds, so ...

AHWAHNEE—Do you need a new friend? Want a hiking buddy? Looking for a couch potato? Actually, who doesn’t want at least one of those? Here’s your chance to get one for FREE! Furry friends come in all shapes, sizes and ages, from large and loveable to cute and cuddly. From feline to canine. All you have to do is show ...

AHWAHNEE—Hi, there! I’m Charlie Bear. Again. You’ve seen me previously, and I know you fell in love with me. You just haven’t had time in your schedule to actually come meet me. What are you waiting for? As I told you before, I might be a little shy when we first meet, but bear with me. I walk with a swagger, ...

AHWAHNEE—How do ministry and microgreens go together? They don’t, at least in the case of Adam and Kristen McLane. Actually they’ve embarked on a new kind of ministry now—that of providing our mountain communities ready access to locally-grown, affordable produce. Adam and Kristen met on a blind date in 1994. Adam grew up in South Bend, Indiana. Kristen went to ...

AHWAHNEE—As a service to the mountain communities, Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA) is holding a second low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats only at its Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, June 10. The first one filled up within a day, so call now to make your appointment. Limited spaces available. Call (559)404-0925, option 5 and leave a message that ...

AHWAHNEE—My name is Lola, and I am a black beauty with tuxedo markings. I am only 4 months old, so I’m just a puppy, and I want to play with you. I want to go home with you. Right now, I’m only about 24 pounds, and the folks to take care of me say I’m a “small” mixed breed. I’m ...

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 ...