BASS LAKE– If you’re fixin’ to celebrate the entry of 2022 in style, the place to do it is The Pines Resort at Bass Lake.  There is plenty to choose from, for all ages. Whether noshing is your thing, to watching fireworks grace the Bass Lake night sky (possibly over a blanket of sparkling snow), it’s all happening at The ...

OAKHURST–Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating the end of 2021, there are plenty of ways to do that throughout the mountain communities. Here’s a list of the ones we’re privy to. If you plan to go, check whether reservations are required. Regardless of your plans, Sierra News Online wishes you the best and brightest new year ever. NEW YEAR’S EVE – ...

Metta Yosemite, the newly-opened Oakhurst boutique offering a wide array of classes in yoga, meditation, sound therapy as well as a selection of gift and personal care items, has drawn its essence from diverse traditions. A special offering this year is a Winter Solstice Celebration for women of all ages, led by yogini Camella Nair.  The event occurs at Metta ...

OAKHURST–We’re in the thick of holiday celebrations now, with themed events occurring almost daily. Christmas events are marked in red. Do you know of events happening in our area (Eastern Madera County to Madera and northward to Fish Camp) that aren’t listed? Please let me know. I want to feature all events of interest to our residents and visitors. Email ...

OAKHURST–***UPDATED 12/15/2021*** Holiday festivities abound all over the mountain area. Below is a sampling of what’s available. If you don’t see something that grabs your fancy, keep checking back. This article will be updated as new information comes across the desk. The Grove Presents Community of Lights  Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm The ...

OAKHURST — It’s an Oakhurst tradition of almost 15 years that didn’t happen in 2020 because of the shutdown. But it’s back in business for 2021, for what will now be the twelfth annual Oakhurst Outpouring. Come for a huge family gathering (because everyone there is family, whether blood-related or not) and revel in friends, food, and fun. The Outpouring ...

OAKHURST–Turkey time is almost here, and for those who want to eschew the cooking and cleaning, below is a list of venues who are offering Thanksgiving Day repasts. Most will require reservations and most will fill up fast, so don’t delay. If you just can’t make up your mind, keep checking back. This article will be updated as restaurants are ...

OAKHURST — The Golden Chain Theatre brings a Christmas classic to the mountain communities this holiday season with the magical musical experience, “A Christmas Carol,” opening the weekend following Thanksgiving and playing until Dec. 23rd. The show is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ well-known 1843 novella of the same name, with music by the composer of Beauty and the Beast ...

OAKHURST — Stop by Yosemite High School for some merry-making this week, as the Theater Arts Department presents Holiday Shenanigans, a one night comedy variety show that features 25 students from YHS’s Advanced Theater Arts class. “It’s a celebration of the holidays and a chance to laugh and enjoy the spirit of the season with family and friends,” says department chair Lars ...

BASS LAKE — The annual Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Auction is a wonderfully unique event that benefits some of the area’s most essential community organizations, spreading quite a bit of holiday cheer in the process. Hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst, and held at The Pines Resort, the joyful event enables dozens of nonprofits to benefit from ...