COARSEGOLD – We’ve lived here more than eight years now, near family who’ve been in the foothills almost forty years. Not a week goes by that we don’t somehow express our joy at living in a small town, sometimes shaking our heads at the closeness of it all. Yesterday, around 4 p.m., I was reminded that we came here from ...

OAKHURST – All pregnant moms and all families with children age-5-and-under are invited to a free Community Baby Shower on Saturday, Mar. 21, from 9 a.m. – noon at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is hosted by Sierra Vista Presbyterian Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), EV Free MOPS, and Yosemite Lakes Community Church MOPS. ...

FRESNO ― Walkers representing local businesses, families, schools, and other organizations will be participating in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Central Valley Council Fresno area annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, on Saturday, Mar. 28, at Woodward Park Mt. View Shelter. Over 43 Walk Teams have signed up and raised nearly $23,000. But that is far below the goal ...

EARTH – The March full moon, known to some as the Worm Moon, reached its peak at 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 5, and will again be seen shining brightly in the sky tonight, maybe disturbing sleep or perchance illuminating dreams. Why is it called the Worm Moon?

AHWAHNEE – The nonprofit organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will meet on Wednesday, Mar. 18, in support of long-time local resident Marsha McCarty.

OAKHURST – Look Good Feel Better is a free program sponsored by the American Cancer Society for cancer patients who want a little support handling side effects and keeping their spirits up as much as possible. Now, a Look Good Feel Better workshop is coming to town. In 1989, the Look Good Feel Better program was launched with one core ...

OAKHURST – Whether you’re looking for employment or hiring for staff positions, make note of the upcoming job fair in Oakhurst to find the latest information and best new career opportunities all under one roof. The Madera County Workforce Assistance Center invites individuals seeking jobs and businesses seeking employees to participate in the upcoming Eastern Madera County Job Fair, set ...

OAKHURST – The historic and newly invigorated Golden Chain Theatre (GCT) is holding auditions on Monday, Mar. 2 and Tuesday, Mar. 3 for an upcoming performance and world premiere of “The Wardrobe,” a drama set in World War II.

OAKHURST – Matthew Matthiessen of Mariposa, an engaging storyteller and extraordinary wildlife photographer, will provide another delightful evening of fun, adventure and entertainment at the March program of the Yosemite Area Audubon Society. Matthiessen will present a slide show, “The Birds of Cuba,” featuring many rare and eye-catching species, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 12, at the Oakhurst Methodist ...

OAKHURST – Home to events including official elections, SRO bingo and emergency services response, the Oakhurst Community Center (OCC) pulses with the heartbeat of its town. This Friday, Feb. 27, Mountain Community Women (MCW) invite all interested parties to support the community center in a fun way: they’re hosting a Mardi Gras-themed Card Party and Luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to ...