OAKHURST — This holiday season, the Golden Chain Theatre invited audiences to experience the magic of Christmas with its new production, Believe in Christmas: Calling You Home. In turn, this show promises to combine festive music, heartfelt storytelling, and joyful performances, perfect for all ages. A Heartwarming Tale of the Holiday Spirit To begin,  James Mierkey is directing Believe in ...

OAKHURST–Thirteen-year-old Abigail Gibbons has teamed up with Samaritan’s Purse to organize an Operation Christmas Child packing party. She’s collecting donations of school supplies, toys, and hygiene items from the community and inviting families to come together to pack shoeboxes. Abigail shares, “This is a way to share the good news of Jesus with children all over the world and show ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — October can be a vibrant time in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With fall colors, cooler weather, and a variety of community events to bring residents and visitors together.  From seasonal celebrations to local markets and cultural performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.  Here are a few of the October “Happenings” in the mountain area. ...

MARIPOSA – New Life Christian Fellowship is excited to invite the entire community to its annual Harvest Festival. This family-friendly event promises fun and entertainment for all ages, from the youngest children to teenagers, and even includes a picturesque area perfect for capturing a fall family photo. Event Highlights: Trunk or Treats: A safe and fun way for kids to ...

Submitted by Charles Brady My name is Charles Brady. I am eager to contribute my skills and passion to enhancing education on the Bass Lake School Board. I have concerns that over 50 percent of students within the district are not reaching minimum proficiency in core subjects. Our district suspension rates are almost double the state average. My skills and ...

MARIPOSA–The 18th Annual Art, Wine & Wheels event is a fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite. It is also a fun gathering for residents and visitors to Mariposa County. We feature locally produced wines in conjunction with a variety of artwork created by regional artists. To add to the atmosphere, we present jazz music and a variety ...

MADERA COUNTY–The Madera Regional Head Start preschool program is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Mountain Head Start in North Fork offers a full-day program of 6 hours. Oakhurst Head Start offers a 3.5-hour afternoon program. Head Start provides a free, comprehensive, high-quality preschool program designed to foster healthy development for income-eligible children and families. The program focuses ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–It’s that time of year when children dream of what presents they will find under the tree on Christmas morning. First things first, however, your children can call the North Pole to tell Santa their Christmas Wishes. Each year, as a public service to their customers and friends, Sierra Tel connects children’s calls to the North Pole so they ...

On The 2nd Friday and 2nd Saturday of the month Eastern Madera Recreation & Parks (EMRAP) presents, Eats, and Music in the Park! OAKHURST–  EMRAP summer events allow our volunteer board the ability to continue to develop programs, and classes as well as write grants to support and grow Recreation and Parks in Eastern Madera County! FRIDAY EMRAP Eats From ...

OAKHURST — The Children’s Museum of the Sierra opened its doors on Saturday, June 15 for the annual Carnival day, featuring games, arts and crafts, interactive educational activities and free entry to the hands-on discovery center. Representatives from Cal Fire, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, Sierra Ambulance and other community organizations were on hand to enhance the experience for the ...