NORTH FORK — As kids and their families prepare for a new school year, Hillside Baptist Church says their annual tradition of free shoes, socks, haircuts and lunch continues for local children. On Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, local children will be provided with new shoes and new socks at no charge. By collecting donations, the church ...

BASS LAKE — It’s not just big kids who want to celebrate the new year — families may be looking for a way to make the day and night special for everyone. The Pines Resort is hosting a New Year’s Eve Magic Show at Ducey’s Bar & Grill on Sunday, Dec. 31, with two shows by Kenny B. The cost ...

MARIPOSA — Take your children by the hands, look both ways before crossing the street, and come to the 28th annual Children’s Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Mariposa County Park. The event is sponsored by Infant/Child Enrichment Services along with other agencies, organizations, child care centers, and licensed family child care providers. ...

OAKHURST — Get ready for fun! Pack up your chairs, blankets, neighbors and kids, as Oakhurst Community Park hosts free Movies In The Park this Friday, Aug. 18. The family-friendly event takes place starting around dusk; food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds from concession sales are being set aside to pay for a future splash pad in ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Got little ones? The Madera/Mariposa Regional Head Start preschool program is currently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Beginning this year, Mountain Head Start in North Fork will offer a full day program of six hours. Oakhurst Head Start continues with a three-and-a-half hour afternoon program. Services include early childhood education, medical and dental screening and ...

MARIPOSA — CASA of Mariposa County is looking for volunteers for their child advocacy program. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. Child Advocates are assigned a child involved in the foster care system. By getting to know the child, an advocate can speak for him or her when the child might be too frightened or intimidated to tell a judge what ...

OAKHURST — Fluffy pancakes, any-style eggs, ham, sausage, orange juice and milk for $3? That’s the price for kids age 5 – 12, as members of the Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis invite the community to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. The price for adults is $7 and senior citizens are offered a new discount with a price of $5. Children under 5 enter ...