AHWAHNEE — Join us for a semi-formal evening of great food by Willow Creek Catering, dancing to live music by jazz combo Blue Skies Trio, and auctions to benefit the Vision Academy of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Enjoy performances and presentations by scholarship applicants and see the wonderful talent that your generous donations support. The event will be held at the ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — There are plenty of things to do up in the mountains this Easter, everything from Easter egg hunts to incredible breakfasts, brunches, and dinners. Check out what’s going on! Check out our Events page for even more great things to do!  Easter Egg Decorating Workshop Friday, April 7, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. AND 4 p.m. ...

AHWAHNEE–A Shelter in Place has been issued for the following locations: MDC-E019-B: Road 620 – Carter Creek Area MDC-E011-C: Femmon Ranch Road. This is due to Road 620 being flooded in two places:  Before Femmon Ranch Road on Road 628 and Carter Creek on Road 62. Go to maderaaware.com for an interactive map with current evacuation status and road closures. ...

AHWAHNEE — It’s that time of year again, everyone! It’s Presidents Day, and that can only mean one thing: time to adopt a new dog or cat! Fortunately for you, the EMCSPCA is having a Presidents Day Adoption Event. Hooray! Date & Time: February 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To view pets currently available for adoption, please click ...

Sara (Sally) Ternes April 25, 1956 – January 14, 2023 Sally, 66, began her life in Steubenville, OH, from the parents of Edwin and Kay Boone. She moved to California from Ohio after graduating from high school. She has been a resident of Ahwahnee, CA, for 23 years. She resided in the Bay Area for 23 years prior. She went ...

OAKHURST — Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst for their second dinner of 2023 when they will honor their February recipient, Bettie Perry. Bettie is lovingly sponsored by Cheryce Chartier. ♥ This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Bettie Perry and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, February 15th at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. See map below. When: ...

David L. Evans August 22, 1946 – January 17, 2023 Celebrating the wonderful life of David L. Evans (August 22, 1946 – January 17, 2023). Although Dave’s life ended before we were ready, the time that he spent in our lives was filled with Love and laughter. We will be having a graveside service for him at Oakhill Cemetery, 40188 ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Sierra Tel, serving both Eastern Madera County and Mariposa County, announces that its 2023 telephone directory recounts the long history of Midpines Food and Gas. The directory story briefly recounts the times gone by of the 1926 Carstens building, located at the intersection of Carsten’s Road and Highway 140 in Midpines, that is now Midpines Food and ...

AHWAHNEE — Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst for their first dinner of 2023 when they will posthumously honor their January recipient, Barbara Ramos. Barbara is lovingly sponsored by Monica Franklin. ♥ This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Barbara Ramos and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, January 18th at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. See map below. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The festivities just keep pouring in this week! There are three incredible events coming up that you definitely won’t want to miss! First up is Oakhurst Outpouring’s 15th Annual Oakhurst Christmas Dinner at the Oakhurst Community Center, followed by two nights of family fun with the Community of Lights at The Grove in Ahwahnee. Check it out! ...