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New Multi-County Effort Offers Free Resources to Help Build ADU

MARIPOSA– Several counties in California are teaming up to make it easier for residents to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties. Mother Lode ADU is a new partnership between the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada created to help homeowners in the region build an ADU. A new website at www.motherlodeadu.org will go live on Aug. 30, which will serve as a one-stop resource shop. ...

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Over the Garden Fence: Growing Support Close to Home

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By Michele Nowak-Sharkey, UC Master Gardener of Mariposa County The UC Master Gardener Program has been extending research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public since 1980. The UC Master Gardener Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of California  Agriculture and Natural Resources, administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension County offices. ...

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Over the Garden Fence: Master Gardeners at Farmers’ Market

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Farmers’ Market began its annual schedule on May 18th at the bottom of 6th Street and Stroming Road adjacent to the Mariposa Creek Parkway in beautiful downtown Mariposa (see map below). The market will be every Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. through October. Locally grown fruits and vegetables — many organic — are ...

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Mariposa Wins Award for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene

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MARIPOSA — The town of Mariposa, CA, has been named as a winner of the award for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene from USA Today 10Best. Mariposa placed second in the voting behind Clayton, New York. To be considered a winner, a nominee just needed to place in the top-10 of a public vote. To view the final results from the ...

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Mariposa Named Finalist for Best Small-Town Cultural Scene

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MARIPOSA — The charming town of Mariposa, CA, is in the national spotlight for a cultural scene that residents and returning visitors alike know is among the best in the United States. On Monday, May 9, Mariposa was named as one of 20 finalists for the 2022 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award in the category of Best ...

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Ridin’, Rockin’ And Livestockin’ At The Mariposa County Fair

MARIPOSA — Labor Day weekend marks the return of one of the most anticipated events in Mariposa County — The Mariposa County Fair, running Friday through Monday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. For nearly 80 years this has been the quintessential country fair, featuring agricultural events, displays, demonstrations, entertainment, a carnival, a midway and more, providing old-fashioned fun for the ...

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County Fair Sale Dedicated To A Special Cause

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Fair will take place over Labor Day weekend and, across the region, people are preparing for the experience. Among them is Benjamin Latona, 12, a member of the Mariposa County 4H Poultry 49ers. This is Ben’s first year showing and selling poultry at the fair — he says it’s been both stressful and rewarding. “Because ...

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Mariposa 4H Sisters Look Forward To The Fair

MARIPOSA — Two members of Mariposa County Bootjack 49ers 4H club are siblings Robyn and Nina Sharrar, who are new to the program and are very busy raising birds for the Mariposa County Fair, scheduled for Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, 2018 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. From Robyn: My name is Robyn Sharrar. I am new to 4-H this ...

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