MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Mariposa County Arts Council are proud to announce the two young winners of the 2015 Young Master Composers Celebration: 13-year-old Matt Kroeker and 15-year-old Sean Cox.

MOUNTAIN AREA – The bounty of summer continues to flourish, and with that delightful abundance in mind, it’s a great time to take a trip to a local farmers market. Whether you’re looking for locally grown produce including organics, or lovely handmade products for the bath and kitchen, or the perfect gift to give yourself, one of these nearby farmer’s ...

MOUNTAIN AREA – It’s time for the great matriculation as middle schoolers move up into high school and high schoolers get to graduate. Here’s a list of local schools’ ceremonies and last days.

TOLLHOUSE – The Sierra High School Alumni Association invites you to attend the All School Reunion on June 20, 2015. The gates on the football field open at 3 p.m. Meet up with classmates and relive the fun. You may tour the campus on a bus, walk the campus and visit the Eastern Fresno County Historical Society, located in the ...

COARSEGOLD – The Coarsegold Historical Society says to “bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy a lovely afternoon surrounded by history and great music,” as they host the 11th annual Music in the Meadow festival on Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m., at the Coarsegold Museum grounds. The cost is $10 per person.

AHWAHNEE – The last Coolwater Concert before a summer hiatus features Grammy-winning fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donohue on Saturday, June 6, at 8 p.m. “A masterful guitarist and talented singer-songwriter of the blues, folk, and jazz… Donohue is a natural entertainer who possesses bundles of charm and wit.” —Los Angeles TImes Pat has earned national recognition for his mastery of acoustic ...

OAKHURST – Local filmmaker Matt Sconce and his family are in the Top 15 for director Ron Howard’s “Canon Project Imagination,” after submitting a short film trailer called, “The Hunt.” “We’re in the Finals and we need you,” says Matt. The video features the Sconce kids in super hero masks, quite naturally. Now, it’s time to vote!

OAKHURST – Lovers of music take note, the local music festival Sounds of Solstice is happening for a second summer, and this time the date is set for Saturday, June 20, from 2 p.m. til dark. The fest takes place at Oakhurst Community Park with a host of bands and vendors, a kids’ play area, and locally made treats including ...

Submitted by Cara Goger, Executive Director, Mariposa County Arts Council MARIPOSA – The summer concert series – Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings – brought to you by The Mariposa County Arts Council and it’s many fine sponsors, begins its 24th season with free concert performances by The Trespassers on Friday June 5, and Green Machine on Saturday, June 6, at the ...

AHWAHNEE – Chances are it will be a beautiful day for duffers and others on Saturday, June 6, as Oakhurst Sierra Rotary will once again have the pleasure of hosting the Dr. Gary Pence Invitational Golf Tournament at Sierra Meadows Country Club. “We are very excited about this year’s tournament as it continues to grow,” says Andrew Pence. “There is ...