YOSEMITE – New outdoor art workshops and captivating live theater performances add to the richness and drama of a visit to spectacular Yosemite National Park. Among the art and theater programs for 2013 announced today by Yosemite Conservancy ,are a new opportunity to paint amid the ancient Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, a gripping performance of how African-American cavalryman patrolled ...

COARSEGOLD – The Freedom Fest Committee is hosting a spaghetti dinner and auction to raise funds for the 4th of July Family Freedom Fest, on Monday, Apr. 15 at the Coarsegold Community Center.

Submitted by George Sitts OAKHURST – If you are a brave soul and aren’t going to let the number 13 scare you off, don’t miss the the 13th Annual Fresno Flats Ragtime & Vintage Music Festival, to be held Apr. 12, 13 and 14 in Oakhurst. This year’s lineup of feature musicians includes the blazing Tom Brier playing everything from ...

CHOWCHILLA – If you’re in the area of Chowchilla’s Robertson Boulevard on Friday, Apr. 5, you may see a few hundred head of cattle making their way down the city’s main boulevard. Don’t worry, however. It’s not the scene of some bizarre accident; it’s the kick off for the 56th annual Chowchilla Western Stampede.

OAKHURST – The California Carvers Guild has announced the 6th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarver’s Rendezvous will take place for one week starting Sunday Apr. 14 and continuing through Sunday Apr. 21, at the Oakhurst Community Center. “This special week of carving is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family, and we are extending a special invitation for everyone to come ...

COARSEGOLD – Preparations for the 61st annual Coarsegold Rodeo have begun, with Royalty Orientation on Feb. 23. Twenty ladies interested in vying for the titles of Miss Coarsegold Rodeo Queen, Princess and Little Princess came out to the Historical Museum to sign up for this year’s event.

Written by Doreen Quintana Rosasco AHWAHNEE – The 1st Open Mic Night at The Hitching Post last Saturday was a huge success and a real showcase of local talent. Performances ranged from several original songs written and performed, original poetry, performances on acoustic and electric guitar and an amazing young man who was self-taught on acoustic and electric.

OAKHURST – The Relay for Life will hold a meeting for team captains and anyone interested in joining the effort on Monday, Mar. 11 at the Oakhurst Medical Group on Junction Drive. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Anyone interested in starting a team or getting more information about Relay is encouraged to attend.

OAKHURST – The Children’s Museum of the Sierra will be helping families welcome the traditional spring time holiday with an Easter Egg Hunt and BBQ on Saturday, Mar. 30 at the Oakhurst Community Park. “We heard that there wasn’t going to be a hunt this year and heard from some parents that they were disappointed,” said Steve Montalto, director of ...

OAKHURST – Friday is the big grand opening at the Met Cinemas, and everyone is invited to come out to walk the red carpet and have their picture taken. The theater reopened with much fanfare and excitement last Friday, and this is the celebration of everything that went into the reinvention and revitalization of an important part of the mountain ...