OAKHURST – Prepare to be scared, warns the Oakhurst Mountain Lions Club, as they get ready to host their 7th annual Haunted House, aptly called “Screamfest.” The event takes places on Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the former Blockbuster building in the Von’s shopping center, 40050 Highway 49 in ...

MADERA COUNTY – Yosemite and Central Valley area communities are gearing up for Halloween with a whole host of events, from the fun and spooky to the truly terrifying. Saturday, Oct. 25 fairly bursts with Halloween activities. Perhaps the longest-running Halloween-themed event is the Coarsegold Tarantula Festival, now in its 17th year.

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the park’s Deaf Services Program. To celebrate this milestone, the park will host special programs throughout the weekend of Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 26.

COARSEGOLD – Station 10, Yosemite Lakes Park’s Volunteer Fire Station, is having a Badge Pinning and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., followed by an Open House and tri-tip barbeque. The crew at Station 10 will be welcoming four new firefighters, and recognizing some of the old guard for their service, including the Firefighter of the Year ...

MARIPOSA – The “Biggest and Best Show in the Sierra” hits the streets of Mariposa this weekend, featuring a Friday night cruise with photo ops, and a Saturday show. Two hundred Custom Cars and Hot Rods will be on display at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. From Model A’s to a ...

OAKHURST – This month the local charitible organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will help many. The ladies of HOW will gather on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Hitching Post for a fun evening set to benefit fire stations in Oakhurst, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, and Cedar Valley.

AHWAHNEE – Looking for a reason to tee up with friends? Members of the Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary invite golfers and others to the 24th Annual Rick Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament, on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Sierra Meadows Golf Course. The Rick Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament is named in honor of the golf devotee and long-time Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotarian. ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – A workshop to help residents protect their property from wildfire is being offered this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Midpines Community Center. With wildfire activity increasing annually, the Mariposa County Resources Conservation District (MCRCD) and Partners will kick off the first annual Fire Ready Workshop.

COARSEGOLD – If the little hairs on the back of your neck are standing up, that could be a sign that it’s almost time for the 17th Annual Coarsegold Tarantula Awareness Festival. Watch out for spiders and freaky fun for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. until the last tarantula crosses the finish line sometime before dark, ...

OAKHURST – Members of the service group Soroptimist International of the Sierras invite women to attend their Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Oakhurst Community Center. Tickets are available for $15 per person at Oakhurst Giftworks and from Soroptimist members. The philanthropic organization invites guests to “enjoy a relaxing ...