AHWAHNEE – The next Coolwater Ranch concert is Saturday, May 31, at 8 p.m. and features world renowned guitarist Peppino D’Agostino. D’Agostino doesn’t just play the guitar. He composes, arranges, collaborates, improvises and has even been known to sing a song here and there in both English and Italian. But what he does create on the guitar makes the difference ...

OAKHURST – Foothill residents who attended Matthew Matthiessen’s presentation on “Birds and Birding in Brazil” in Mariposa in December marveled at his captivating images of some of that country’s diverse birdlife. Known for his engaging manner, stunning photos and impressive command of his subject, Matthiessen will offer another visual treat at the May Yosemite Area Audubon Society (YAAS) program in ...

OAKHURST – More than a billion people around the world celebrated Earth Day on April 22, the 44th anniversary of the annual day of environmental action. This year, 1st Grade students of Oakhurst Elementary School (OES) were part of the celebration, as Oakhurst Feed and Pet Supply held their annual Earth Day event, inviting our local kids to participate.

MARIPOSA – It’s going to be a busy trio of beautiful spring days as thousands flit into town for the annual Butterfly Festival, held the first weekend in May starting Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. Organizer Jeanetta Phillips wants everyone to know it’s a “family-friendly few days of fun, with no admission cost, and lots of live interaction ...

NORTH FORK – A Minarets High School student has taken top honors at the District level of the 77th annual Lions Club Student Speakers Contest. Mikayla Kopp, 17-year-old senior at Minarets, competed in San Ramon on Saturday, Apr. 26, and was awarded $4,500 in scholarships for her speech on the subject, “Community Service – What Does It Mean and Why ...

YOSEMITE – Renowned photographer Colby Brown will lead a free Photo Walk in Yosemite National Park in celebration of the Park’s 150th Land Grant Anniversary. Brown, who has led photo walks and workshops around the world in destinations including Australia, Iceland and Hawaii, will welcome photographers of all experience levels to participate as he advises and inspires them to capture ...

OAKHURST – Residents will have a chance to meet their congressman tonight at a Town Hall meeting at Oak Creek Elementary School at 6 p.m. Tom McClintock, congressman from California’s 4th District, will be addressing issues of concern to mountain area residents and answering questions from the audience on Wednesday, Apr. 23. Oak Creek school is located at 49495 Road ...

COARSEGOLD – If you love engines, or shiny things, or both – it’s time to rev up, because registration is open for the Coarsegold Classic Car Show. Whether you enter the show with your favorite wheeled obsession or just save the date on your calendar, it’s set for Saturday, June 14. The car spectacular takes place on the green at ...

MADERA – Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite the community to their 4th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique and unusual gifts for all occasions will be on sale at the dual-charity fundraiser, inside St. Joachim’s Holy Spouses Hall, located at 310 North I Street. Organizers say more than ...

OAKHURST – Who can resist a game of chance on a paper grid, with multiple variations and nearly limitless ways to play? On Sunday, Apr. 27, Oak Creek Intermediate (OCI) is holding an off-site Bingo fundraiser to benefit the school’s annual 8th grade Catalina Science Trip. The Bingo extravaganza takes place at the Oakhurst Elks Lodge, where doors open at ...