MARIPOSA — The 29th annual Kids First June Jubilee is set to bring the community together for an evening celebrating local students, teachers, and education innovation. This year’s event will take place on Friday, June 7th at the Jerseydale Ranch. Dining, Auctions, & Community Spirit To begin, guests can enjoy an outdoor dining experience complete with fresh pine air and ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Arts Council is inviting community members to participate in a brief survey to help as part of a planning process aimed at developing a potential artist-in-residency program for the Mariposa Creek Parkway. The planning process is funded by a grant from the Arts in California Parks Program. Shaping a Residency Program The proposed residency will ...

MARIPOSA — This May, the Mariposa County Fairgrounds will transform into a vibrant hub of activity and excitement as it hosts the annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival. This event promises a weekend filled with enchanting experiences and family-friendly fun. Butterfly Releases Central to the festival is the captivating butterfly release, celebrating Mariposa’s namesake, which means “butterfly” in Spanish. These releases offer ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — To celebrate California Arts Education Month, Mariposa County is hosting a range of events aimed at showcasing and supporting the youth art scene. Here’s a detailed look at the schedule for the Week of Art. Day Camp Registration Join the Arts Council and SFC team for the debut of the Art + Enviro Day Camp mini-documentary and ...

MARIPOSA — The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperation (YGPBC) invites the Mariposa community to its Pile Burn 101 Workshop. The workshop aims to teach effective and safe pile-burning practices. This free, educational event will be held on March 15th, weather permitting, with a rain date of March 22nd. Event Details Date & Time: March 15th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ...

MARIPOSA — A new documentary about restoring nature and strengthening the community is coming to Mariposa. This March, local organizations will premiere Wakaalətti’: Our Creek – Restoring Land, Healing Community. The film showcases the ongoing restoration of Mariposa Creek Parkway, a project that has helped revive the environment and local culture. A Special Evening of Film & Discussion To begin, the event ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Recently, eleven high school students from across Mariposa County the took stage to compete in the county final of the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. This contest is a prestigious arts education initiative that fosters a love for poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. About the Contest The contest, open to students in grades 9 through ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa Senior Center, in collaboration with the Mariposa Arts Council, is hosting two creative residencies this spring. From February 24th to March 31st, seniors will be able to engage in hands-on music and visual art experiences through two distinct six-week workshops. Exploring Music Through Listening To kick things off, the first residency is “Reflective Listening – The ...

YOSEMITE — Experience the beauty of Yosemite’s Southern Gateway this February as Horsetail Fall ignites with the glowing phenomenon known as the “Firefall.” Explore this winter wonderland with travel tips to ensure a seamless visit. Stay outside the park for convenient access, charming local communities, cozy lodging, and rejuvenating wellness activities. Horsetail Fall “Firefall” Reservations With snow and rain in ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control and shoulder closures next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and State Route 140 (SR-140) for maintenance operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 One-way traffic control from Agua Fria Road to Whitlock Road for utility work on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The ...