NORTH FORK – The North Fork Boosters held their kick-off dinner and dance for the 60th annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree on Saturday, Apr. 6, highlighted by the announcement of this year’s candidates for Jamboree Queen, Little Princess and Little Logger. Ten young people, ranging in age from 2-1/2 to 15, will compete for the three honors. The candidate who sells ...

MARIPOSA — If you’re a rock hound or someone who loves jewels, prepare to be dazzled at the Mariposa Mineral & Gem Show this Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 13 – 14 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. The location is also the site of the State Mining and Mineral Museum, located about two miles south of Mariposa on Highway 49. This ...

Written by Cassandra Hepburn-Callis – NORTH FORK – Michael Olwyler will be showcasing his photos from his travels around the world called “Steward the Enviroment for Children” at Public Coffee House on Tuesday, Apr. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. Michael Olwyler has been a steward of the environment in the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and for ...

O’NEALS – The 20th American Cancer Society Relay for Life kicked off Friday afternoon in O’Neals, with 185 participants representing 17 teams taking part in the dusk-to-dawn annual fundraising event. “As of Friday morning, we’d already raised more than $30,000,” said Daniel Ching, principal of Minarets High School and the organizer of the 2019 cancer walk, which was held for ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Boosters Jamboree Committee looking for contestants for the 60th Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree Court. Anyone interested in being a Queen, Little Princess or Little Logger contestant is invited to contact Cathey Thornburg for an application. Queen contestants must be between the ages of 13 and 19. Little Logger/Little Princess contestants must be between the ...

Written by Jody Sergienki – MARIPOSA – Mariposans can take a magic carpet ride to the ancient land of the Arabian Nights at the “Moroccan Nights” fundraiser hosted by Mariposa American Association of University Women (AAUW) on Saturday, Mar. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Adventurers will experience the colorful sights, spicy aromas and tempting ...

COARSEGOLD – UPDATE: Event postponed due to weather 2/15/19 Ladies of the Lakes (LOL) will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yosemite Lakes Clubhouse. The Central Valley Blood Center needs all blood types. Donating blood is easy to do and only takes about an hour of your time. Give ...

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Arts Council is pleased to continue the F/STOP photography program aimed at Mariposa residents 55 years of age and older. This program consists of a series of free, 5-week digital photography workshops focused on the artistic elements of photography and is designed to promote creativity and self-expression, and increase comfort with digital technology. Each workshop ...

MARIPOSA – The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation invites the community to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, Mar. 16 from 6-10 p.m. at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. This gala bash will include a traditional Irish dinner with a vegetarian option, plus dancing, a raffle and auction, and no-host bar featuring Irish cocktails, beer and wine. Tickets are $25 for adults, ...

NORTH FORK – This marks the 40th year that the town of North Fork will choose its Citizen of the Year. The dinner and award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 2, at the North Fork Town Hall. Local residents are given the opportunity each year to nominate those among them who have made notable contributions to the town and ...