OAKHURST–The tradition continues as Oakhurst Sunrise Rotary sponsors its 29th Annual Cajun Fest. This year attendees can anticipate mouthwatering “All-U-Can-Eat Shrimp, Ribs, Dirty Rice, and Cajun Corn.” Bring your appetite. Add to that a scrumptious homemade dessert from Bee’s Bakery and Cafe. Cajun Fest features a no-host bar with a full variety of beverages. Be on the lookout, as well, ...

MADERA COUNTY — In his bid to become District 5 Supervisor in Madera County, Mark Reed said he is “humbled” by the numerous new endorsements he has received in recent weeks. “These new endorsements represent thousands of people in Madera and Eastern Madera County and convince me that they have affirmed my ‘Economic Policy Blueprint for Eastern Madera County’ which ...

MARIPOSA — Last spring, the UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County (MG) took on the Mariposa County Plant-a-Row program. Since then, the program has been successful in partnering with local entities that work toward solving food insecurity struggles in the county. Last year Plant-a-Row members participated in the weekly Mariposa Farmers’ Market and collected produce from several of the vendors ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — On Thursday, May 5th, 2022, there will be National Day of Prayer events throughout Madera County. Outdoors at Coarsegold Historic Village 35300 Hwy 41, Coarsegold (under a tent) By Veterans Memorial on Hwy 41 Instrumental music at 11:30 a.m. Main program 12 to 1 p.m. Prayers and messages for our nation on topics of Church – Family ...

OAKHURST — Students at Oak Creek Intermediate school brought in just shy of 500 canned and non-perishable food items to benefit Manna House, says Principal Brad Barcus. “Classrooms were challenged to bring in items as part of a class competition,” he explains. “Mrs. Duckworth’s class brought in the most items with 174. Mrs. Bodine’s Class brought in the highest percentage ...