Submitted by Judi Hussain OAKHURST – Calling all dogs! It’s your day to shine on Sunday, Apr. 27, at Oakhurst Community Park. There’s something for every dog at the second annual “Oakminster” Dog Show, with all pooches—mixed breed and purebred—welcome. Owners are okay, too, if they’re well-behaved. Prizes to be awarded include “Best in Show.” The fundraiser, sponsored by Oakhurst ...

OAKHURST – The 6th annual “Nite on the Town” fundraiser and performance extravaganza benefiting Yosemite High School (YHS) “Badger” Music Department is set for Saturday night, Mar. 1. Billed as an evening of “talent, dessert and great fun,” the gala event takes place from 7 – 9 p.m. in the YHS gymnasium. “Nite on the Town is a gathering of ...

Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau & the historic Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst present a special Premiere showing of the Ken Burns’ documentary, Yosemite – A Gathering of Spirit, on President’s Day Weekend, Sunday, Feb. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m.

NORTH FORK – Five area high school students stepped up to deliver a speech on the subject “Community Service – What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter” at the 77th annual Lions Club Student Speakers Contest on Wednesday, Feb. 12. “This competition allows students to explore different topics, compete among themselves and share their thoughts with us,” said ...

COARSEGOLD – Get rid of your old TVs, computer monitors and other electronic equipment at a free paper shredding and E-Waste Disposal Day at the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse on Saturday, Mar. 15, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Ladies of the Lakes Women’s Club is sponsoring this event. The paper shredding ends at 11:30, but the E-Waste disposal truck will ...

OAKHURST – Local filmmakers are presenting a movie aptly titled “Romance,” the day after Valentine’s Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Met Cinema. The show starts at 9 p.m. “It’s a romantic comedy that was filmed in the Fresno area,” says Video Man Productions producer Darrell Mapson, who co-directed the film.

OAKHURST – They walked onstage in various degrees of readiness, braver than most who fear public speaking above all else. Eleven students from five Madera County schools gathered at Yosemite High on Saturday, Feb. 8, for the regional final competition of Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest, and I was honored to be asked to serve as a judge.

YOSEMITE – The first Youth in Yosemite Short Film Contest has announced its winners for 2014. “We received a wide array of entries celebrating Yosemite from many different perspectives and through unique film styles,” say organizers. “Judging is always exciting and of course, a very difficult task, and we thank everyone who participated as a judge and honor all of ...

Submitted by Linda Aube OAKHURST – Bring your best friend and your favorite game to SpringFest, a delightful day of cards, games, shopping and a delicious lunch on Tuesday, Apr. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ECCO, the Evergreen Conference Center of Oakhurst. Both men and women are welcome to attend this annual event sponsored by Christ Church ...

Submitted by the Oakhurst Democratic Club MADERA COUNTY – The Oakhurst Democratic Club will host a debate between Madera County District Attorney candidates Michael Keitz, David Linn and Miranda Neal on Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center, moderated by Peter Cavanaugh.