OAKHURST – The 18th annual Mountain Heritage Days parade stepped off at 10 a.m. last Saturday, making its way down School Road to Road 426 past the cheering crowds who lined the route. Vintage cars, marching bands, dance troops, floats and equestrians were all part of this year’s festivities.

BASS LAKE – On the lookout for something handsome with lots of muscle? Head to The Pines Resort this Saturday, Sept. 27, when the Western Regional Pontiacs of Central California car club is in town. Their classy and classic cars will be on display and free to view all day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with vendor booths, ...

YOSEMITE – In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Yosemite National Park will offer fee free admission on Saturday, Sept. 27. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the designated day. A fee-free day is when parks, refuges and rangelands offer free entry or waive the standard amenity fee for visitors. Fees being waived for National ...

PRATHER – The annual Harvest Arts & Peace Festival returns to the Intermountain Nursery in Prather for the 22nd year on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With local farm booths, children’s activities, artisan food booths, music and dance, this much-anticipated event is a fall favorite for ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Fall Festival is almost here, and organizers are looking for volunteers to assist in some of the more enticing booths. The gig comes with perks! The Festival is the second weekend in October, the 11th and 12th, and volunteers are needed to play host in these booths:

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST – You are invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day in your own backyard by participating in the Bare Island and Iron Lakes clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8 a.m. “They are the most beautiful lakes you’ve never heard of, says organizer Deanna Wulff. “Hike up to Bare Island Lake and Iron Lakes from Grizzly Pass. ...

MARIPOSA – On Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office located ...

It is my privilege to introduce to our community a new group: the Mountain Area Young Professionals (MAYP). We are a group of peers – business owners, entrepreneurs, photographers, managers, Realtors, writers, loan officers, bankers, and other professionals in our various industries.

Submitted by Fernando Portillo My name is Fernando Portillo and I am the Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 314 out of Coarsegold. Our Pack is only a year old, but we have already provided services for over 35 boys ages 6 to 12 in our Mountain community. Cub Scouting is an amazing program that teaches boys leadership, independence, physical fitness, ...

MARIPOSA – If you’re someone who is looking for an opportunity to serve your community, you will want to learn more about this local training. Mountain Crisis Services has a long history of utilizing volunteers to contribute to their success in serving local communities. Volunteers bring needed skills and extra support that isn’t always available because of funding and staffing ...