OAKHURST – The 30th annual Oakhurst Park Elegant Auction is Saturday, May 2, at the fabulous Tenaya Lodge. In honor of the 30th Anniversary, they are celebrating with pearls, providing a wonderful opportunity for you to get dressed up in your elegant best. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the silent auction bidding. Sip on champagne and listen to ...

COARSEGOLD – The long-standing, very popular Coarsegold Rodeo has about at least as many sides as a bale of hay. There’s Rodeo Royalty, Exceptional Kids Rodeo, food, entertainment, vendor booths, exhibits, a big dance, Cowboy Church, pancake breakfast, and throughout, there’s pro-rodeo excitement for all ages. The Coarsegold Rodeo rumbles back into town for the 63rd year this weekend. Are ...

OAKHURST – The Golden Chain Theatre (GCT) is preparing for the world premiere of an emotional World War II drama written and directed by a California man who will be present in the audience on opening night. “The Wardrobe” features the talented daughter-mother team of Lyric Piccolotti and Jennifer Piccolotti, and is directed by GTC regular James Mierkey.

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Chamber Of Commerce is sponsoring its second annual College Scholarship Fund Shredding For Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fork Visitors Center downtown. Bring your boxes of paperwork in need of shredding. Banker box size are $5 each, and with multiple boxes, the first box ...

CHOWCHILLA – Blue Jeans and Country Dreams is the theme for the 2015 Chowchilla Fair. The excitement begins Thursday, May 14, and will run through Sunday, May 17. This year’s action packed entertainment kicks off with bull riding, mutton busting, and an FFA greased pig competition on Thursday evening in the grandstands.

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School Graduation is quickly approaching and it’s time for the Safe and Sober Grad Party for the Class of 2015. Organizers rely on the generosity of the people, businesses and service organizations in our community to make the night one to remember, and right now, they need help.

MARIPOSA – Art, wine, food and smooth jazz will be the order of the day as the Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club presents the 11th annual Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. . The 2015 Festival blends fine art and wines of the Sierra Foothills near Yosemite. This year the setting returns to ...

OAKHURST – Spring Saturdays are full of creative offerings in the foothills, and this Saturday, Apr. 25, anyone looking for the perfect handmade token or souvenir will want to check out the Woodcarver’s Craft Fair at the Oakhurst Community Center, starting at 10 a.m.

COUNTY – Reader Sondra Costa wrote in to let the community know there’s a very good chance a regional bike park could win $100,000 to build an extreme downhill mountain bike trail as part of the already open Exchequer Bike Park.

Submitted by Chapter Reporter Rhett Samper O’NEALS – Spring Valley 4H-ers have been very busy this spring season and our members have been representing our club extremely well in a variety of activities. Horse Expo was held on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Madera County Fairgounds, where our members received the following medals: