OAKHURST – Hundreds of happy people took to Oakhurst Community Park on Saturday, June 28 for the first-ever Yosemite Festival in Oakhurst. One sign things went well for the inaugural event? Plans are already underway for next year. The community was greeted by members of the Festival committee, who guided them to different fun areas spread throughout the park. Area ...

YOSEMITE – Gazing up into the towering stand of Giant Sequoias touching deep blue skies, it’s hard to imagine anything has changed in 150 years. Birds sang and chirped as wind rustled through the trees tops, just as it did in 1864, when President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, enacting the legislation that preserved Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove.

OAKHURST – As part of the Yosemite Festival last Saturday in Oakhurst Community Park, the winners of the 22nd annual Smokey Bear Coloring Contest took the stage to be honored for their creative efforts. Sierra Tel has co-sponsored the Smokey Bear Coloring Contest with Cal Fire since 1992, in order to help create awareness and educate children about fire safety ...

NORTH FORK – On Saturday, June 28, the EMC SPCA will once again host a low-cost pet vaccination clinic in North Fork. Pet owners can bring their furry friends to Best Friends Pet Grooming, 33017 Road 222 in downtown North Fork between 8 a.m. to noon. All dogs must be on leash, and cats must be in secure carriers. No ...

NORTH FORK – Kids are looking forward to Wednesdays this summer as the North Fork Library lets young readers get hands-on during their Summer Reading Program, Paws to Read. Kids from 4 years of age to 12th grade are invited to participate every Wednesday afternoon in fun projects with special guests. And of course, they get to explore the wonderful ...

OAKHURST – There are only three days left to order your tamales! The Little Church on the Hill in Oakhurst is still raising funds to finish refurbishing the outside of the church. A big boost to their fundraising efforts has been Michael Costa’s run for Honorary Mayor of Oakhurst, and his latest event involves hot tamales.

MARIPOSA – The Bucking Bull Owners Syndicate (BBOS) is pleased to announce their premier event of the summer, Monsters in Mariposa, will be held at the Mariposa Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26. The BBOS will be bringing the strongest, biggest bulls in the State to the beautiful mountain town of Mariposa for an unforgettable family fun experience.

Written by Theresa Catlin MARIPOSA – Wanting to eat more locally grown food and support local food in your area? There is no food more local than stepping out into your own yard and picking fresh fruit and vegetables year round, and that’s what is possible in our climate.

OAKHURST – Twenty three guitarists and eight bass players from across the United States, Canada and Germany will be performing in a Jazz Guitar Concert on Thursday, June 26, from 7 to 9:30 pm. The event will be held at the Queens Inn Wine & Beer Garden, 41193 Highway 41 in Oakhurst, located behind the Sweetwater Steakhouse. Admission is free.

MADERA – Madera County District 3 Supervisor Rick Farinelli will host a community meeting to discuss public safety and gang prevention in Madera County. The meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. at the Madera VFW Hall Post #1981 at 2026 N. Granada Drive in Madera.