MADERA – Make it and take it! Madera County Master Gardeners invite you to a Holiday Wreath Workshop, hosted by Master Gardeners Jill Cholewa, Linda Sloan, and Judy Hecht. The workshop takes place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Madera Community College Center, 30277 Avenue 12 in Madera, in the Cafeteria Building, Room TM ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Scout Troop 357’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Saturday, Dec. 7. Due to the lateness of Thanksgiving this year, the sale is off to a later start than usual, and everyone is encouraged to come early for best selection. Fresh, locally grown, red fir (silver tip) trees in a variety of sizes ...

FRESNO – The Valley Performing Arts Council, in partnership with Fresno Grand Opera, will bring to life a magical holiday tradition with its presentation of “The Nutcracker” at two performances on Thanksgiving weekend. The ballet will be performed Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at William Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, and will feature 37 professional ...

MADERA COUNTY – Before making plans to set up camp at a big box store in Fresno for Black Friday, consider making it a very happy holiday season for your friends and neighbors by doing any shopping you can at your local businesses. Saturday, Nov. 30 is the fourth year marking Small Business Saturday, dedicated to supporting small businesses across ...

COARSEGOLD – The Coarsegold Community Center will be bustling with the sights and sounds of this holiday season, as the Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 5 – 8 p.m. Children’s gift-making time will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. followed by lighting the tree at 6 p.m. That’s not all, though. Provided the weather ...

BASS LAKE – It’s beginning to look a lot like you-know-what, as the 22nd annual Bass Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade of Lights is set for Saturday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. The excitement takes place at the Bass Lake Event Center, complete with photo-op Santa visit for kids.

OAKHURST – One small church can make a very big difference. Just ask anyone affiliated with Christ Church Women, who are “delighted to announce” their 12th Annual Christmas Boutique. The festive event is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Evergreen Conference Center Oakhurst (ECCO). Lunch will be offered by ECCO between 11:30 a.m. and ...

NORTH FORK – It’s time for some festive merry-making in the village of North Fork, as the residents of the exact center of California kick off the holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the annual Christmas Tree lighting ritual be will celebrated at 5:30 p.m. at the Crazy Y, brought to you by the North Fork Chamber of Commerce and ...

OAKHURST – Evergreen Conference Center Oakhurst (ECCO) invites locals and visitors alike to their annual Thanksgiving Banquet on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, with appetizers starting at 12:15 p.m. and dinner scheduled for 1 p.m. on what will likely be a beautiful fall afternoon. To extend the pleasure, excellent overnight options are available, as well.

Submitted by Monika Moulin OAKHURST – For the fourth consecutive year, more than 50 singers from local area church choirs will come together for a beautiful Christmas program, complete with accompaniment from a live orchestra. Singers from New Community United Methodist Church, Oakhurst Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, Christ Church/Anglican and others join together to present a Christmas cantata.