COARSEGOLD – Local community organizers are anticipating a big turnout for the Coarsegold Business Expo at the Community Center on Thursday, Apr. 30. The Expo runs from 4 – 7 p.m. and is sponsored by the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce. Members and others look forward to a relaxed and informative environment for making new contacts and running into old friends. ...

OAKHURST – Tongues and tails will be wagging as the Oakhurst Mountain Lions Club sponsors an event to benefit our four-legged friends and the Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA). It’s time for the annual Oakminster Dog Show, now in its third year, scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 26 at Oakhurst Community Park. All dogs and their humans are cordially invited, ...

NORTH FORK – There a lot happening this summer along the beautiful Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. The vistas are breathtaking, and there’s a lot less traffic than you’ll find in Yosemite. If you haven’t driven the Scenic Byway, make it a point to experience the beauty in your own back yard this summer. Here is some of the news, plus ...

NORTH FORK – Learn about the initial attack, management and future plans for the French Fire restoration at the annual meeting of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association on Monday, Apr. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fork School. Burt Stalter, USFS Fuels Specialist on the Bass Lake Ranger District of the Sierra National Forest, will be one of ...

OAKHURST – The race for Honorary Mayor of Oakhurst kicked off on Friday, Apr. 17, at the Queen’s Inn, with the candidates cooking up dinner for guests as they launched their campaigns. Shirley Bailey, Bob Macaulay and Katie Davis have all thrown their hats into the ring.

NORTH FORK – Squirrel Cage Theatre Co. brings back favorite acts from past shows and exciting new talent as they present their annual Spring Fling on Saturday, Apr. 25, at the Town Hall. The show will feature a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from a 60s girls group to soul, bluegrass, 70s rock and folk.

NORTH FORK – One of the favorite events of the spring in North Fork is the annual Tri-tip BBQ put on by the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. It is scheduled this year for Saturday, Apr. 25. This is the major fundraiser for the Auxiliary, who work hard all year to provide funds necessary to outfit Station 11 firefighters ...

RAYMOND – Who doesn’t love a parade? Saturday, Apr. 18 is expected to be another perfect day in this historic town to celebrate the Raymond Parade and Family Fun Days. This year’s theme is “All Roads Lead to Raymond.”

Submitted by Jeff Blalock MARIPOSA – The whole town is gearing up for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival, being held on May 2nd and 3rd in downtown Mariposa. This year’s music and entertainment lineup for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival is sure to be a hit. The Arts Park stage will be moving and grooving all weekend long.

BASS LAKE – The 25th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held at Bass Lake on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Bass Lake Lions Club, the show will feature the finest preserved and restored watercraft to be found on the West Coast.