It’s ‘spring’ for the holidays! Due to a mysterious surplus of rusty bed springs amongst us here at Flea Market Gardening,…many ‘spring’ projects have been used this Fall in Holiday decorations this year! Here’s what has been done by our gardening crafters:

OAKHURST – Mountain Community Women (MCW) are holding their long-awaited MCW Holiday Home Tour fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 14, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The ladies of MCW will have a warm and delicious lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. The suggested donation for the day of food, friends, fun and festive ...

MARIPOSA – Visiting holiday guests may not know that Mariposa is believed to be the smallest town in America with its own symphony orchestra. With this year’s Mariposa Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Festive Holiday Concert held just before Christmas, locals have a great opportunity to show friends and family what we’ve got. The one-night-only concert will be on Saturday, Dec. 21, ...

Editor’s note: the Toys for Tots big toy roundup previously scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, has been postponed one week to Dec. 14, due to weather. Read on for more information. OAKHURST – It may be cold outside, but the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has thousands of ways to warm the hearts of local children of all ages.

AHWAHNEE – Sleigh bells are starting to ring while Wasuma School prepares to host its 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lot on campus for just three days, so you better watch out! Pre-orders are being taken through Dec. 3 for trees and wreaths, and the lot will be open Thursday, Dec. 5 through Saturday, Dec. 7, with varying hours. According to ...

NORTH FORK – It’s Christmas in North Fork this Saturday, Dec. 7, as the annual Christmas Bazaar returns to Town Hall, and the 14th annual “Songs of the Season” holiday concert welcomes three area choirs to this much-anticipated event. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Women’s Club will kick off their holiday bazaar with a homemade breakfast, including breakfast burritos and ...

NORTH FORK – Local artist, Joan Constable, lovingly bestowed with the moniker “Joan of Art,” has donated her larger than life size nativity scene to the Grace Community Church in North Fork. Joan painted the scene several years ago and has displayed it on her property along Road 200. Now it will have a new home at Grace Community, and ...

OAKHURST — Manna House managed to give away more than 250 turkey dinner boxes to families who need them in anticipation of Thanksgiving, despite rumors earlier this year that the venerable charity would cease operation. Next, just days after their Nov. 26 pre-turkey day distribution, organizers plan to open registration for the Christmas dinner giveaway. Registration for Christmas is set ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, with festivities starting at 5 p.m., at Dtton’s Talking Bear Corner at the junction of Hwy 41 and Road 426. The public is invited to attend this free, fun evening. It’s a delightful way for friends, families and neighbors to celebrate the onset of the holidays ...

NORTH FORK – The KT-Lee Alpaca Ranch is having their 9th annual Christmas on the Ranch today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free to the public. Visit with the alpacas, stroll around the ranch while sipping their famous hot cider and check out the beautiful items in the Alpaca Boutique.