Submitted by Debra Swiger RAYMOND – Eileen Dunn, long time resident and active member of the community, has been named Grand Marshall for the 28th Annual Raymond Parade. In 1960, Joe and Eileen packed up their five kids, left Los Angeles and headed out to Oregon to find a quiet, safe place to raise their kids. When they stopped in ...

Submitted by Carolyn Hoover, President, Yosemite Iris Society COARSEGOLD – The Yosemite Iris Society is hosting our 2nd Annual Iris Show of the American Iris Society at Coarsegold School Multipurpose Room in Coarsegold on Saturday, Apr. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. National American Iris Society judges will be judging over 95 beautiful entries of irises from our local ...

MARIPOSA – On May 8, the University of California is asking the public to join its faculty, students, staff, 4-H members and volunteers, and Master Gardeners in a vast science project across the state, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). One hundred years ago on that date, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Lever ...

YOSEMITE – Everyone is invited to celebrate Earth Day in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 22. Visitors can participate in a range of activities including a bike ride, photo walks and stewardship projects, with a full schedule of Yosemite Junior Ranger activities on Saturday.

Written by Susanne Waite COARSEGOLD – I would love to thank those on the Coarsegold Rodeo Committee who volunteer, giving their heart and soul to make this annual event safe, enjoyable and a whole lotta fun for our community! We’ve had so many step up to help make this event something special over the past 60 years – especially those ...

RAYMOND – The 28th Annual Raymond Parade and Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, Apr. 19, on Road 608 in the historic little town formerly known as Wildcat Station. Family Fun Day runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a swap meet, craft and food fair. The parade starts at noon. The public is invited to watch the ...

OAKHURST – The race for Honorary Mayor of Oakhurst gets underway with a big Kickoff event on Thursday, Apr. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Yosemite Bank in Oakhurst. Three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring thus far, and there is still time for anyone wanting to come on-board at the last minute, though the minutes are ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the business community, and with that vision in mind, they have started a College Scholarship Fund to support North Fork students graduating for Minarets High School. “We know financial assistance will not only meet the need, but will also motivate students to continue their education and become ...

Eighth Annual Event Educates Businesses and Individuals Against Identity Theft and Fraud MADERA COUNTY – Central Valley Community Bank (CVCB) is pleased to announce the expansion of its free document shredding events to 18 locations throughout the San Joaquin Valley with the addition of Tulare County in 2014. In its eighth year, the CVCB Free Document Shredding campaign allows businesses ...

MADERA COUNTY — Sheriff John Anderson has announced that the Madera County Sheriff’s Office will provide two drop off sites when the department hosts its third Take Back Drug event scheduled for April. Both drop-off locations will provide easy access and available parking to the public.