OAKHURST – Yosemite High School was a hot spot for car lovers and others last week when the much anticipated met with the mostly unexpected. The student parking lot filled with cars and people, a reality entertainment show was filmed, a special senior project was staged, and even the Batmobile was rolled out complete with its namesake driver at the ...
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NFL Quarterback Speaks About Depression
FRESNO – Former Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple will be sharing his personal experiences with depression, stigma and surviving his son’s suicide on Friday, May 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This free event is taking place as part of the Department of Behavioral Health’s outreach recognizing May as Mental Health Matters Month and is funded through Mental Health Services ...
Read More »Animal Disaster Team Training Workshop
OAKHURST – Last year’s fires inspired lots of mountain folks to ask how they could help. Before this year’s fire season gets underway, an opportunity to participate is available with the Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT). CCADT is currently recruiting members, and is offering training at a workshop in Oakhurst on Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Read More »Aqua Aerobics Schedule For YHS Pool
OAKHURST – Peggy Decker is returning as Aqua Aerobics instructor for the fourth year at the swim complex on campus at Yosemite High School. Here’s the summer schedule for Aqua Aerobics this year at the pool, courtesy of Peggy, who doesn’t want “her ladies” to miss out!
Read More »Classes And Workshops At Oakhurst Branch Library
OAKHURST – Organizers at the Oakhurst Branch Library are busy lining up classes and workshops so that everyone in the community will have something good to look forward to this season. The various events are not only informative and convenient… they are free.
Read More »Coarsegold Rodeo Picture Round-Up
COARSGOLD – The final word on this year’s Coarsegold Rodeo? Fantastic. So says Rodeo Committee Chair Jill Satterfield and pretty much everyone who was involved in the 2015 event. “This year’s rodeo was fantastic and it far exceeded my expectations,” says Satterfield.
Read More »Soroptimists Honor Women Who Make A Difference
Submitted by Nikki Van Velson OAKHURST – Soroptimist International (SI) of the Sierras has annually held the “Making A Difference for Women” Awards Recognition Program since 1972. Five women in the community were honored in two categories at a special awards luncheon held last month.
Read More »Still Time To Register For Bass Lake Triathlon And 5k Run/Walk
Submitted by Kim Lawson, Director of PR & Media, Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau BASS LAKE – Excitement builds as athletes prepare to dive into the crystal waters of Bass Lake at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, to kick off the first phase of the 5th Annual Bass Lake Classic Triathlon. After a competitive swim through clear mountain waters, participants ...
Read More »Smokey Bear Run/Walk Returns To Bass Lake
BASS LAKE – The Smokey Bear Run / Walk returns to Bass Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26, and now is the time to register to get the early bird discount by June 30. This is an annual event held in the transition period between summer and autumn, and this fall, organizers are celebrating the 28th year of the race.
Read More »Memorial Day At Little Church On The Hill
OAKHURST – A non-denominational, community service will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at the Little Church in Oakhill Cemetery. Service begins at 9 a.m. to honor those men and women of the military who died in defense of our country.
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