COULTERVILLE — Mariposa Safe Families, Inc. is gearing up for another free family fun fair at the Coulterville Park. On Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the north county is in for a treat as businesses and organizations come together for a day full of fun, education, resources, food, games and prizes.

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Mountain Riders, along with the Mariposa Friends of the Fair Foundation, are proud to announce the return of the Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Queen Competition. Entries are due June 1. There are three divisions: Junior Princess, Princess and Queen. This contest is open to young ladies 6-21 years of age who are residents of Mariposa, Madera, ...

MARIPOSA – Effective May 1, hazard reduction burning in Mariposa County below 3,000 foot elevation will be restricted to night time burning only between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., says the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU). Burning 4 x 4 piles of brush, leaves, pine needles or other dry vegetation ...

MARIPOSA – Visible, highly active and often colorful and songful, birds bring much joy and inspiration to people’s lives. Birding, or birdwatching, is now perhaps the most popular pastime in the United States, simple and inexpensive, and learning to identify birds or just enjoying their behaviors and interactions is fun and enriching. Learning how important they are to the ecosystem ...

Mariposa County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue – So That Others May Live MARIPOSA – Search & Rescue is always there when someone needs their assistance. Now they are asking for help from the community. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team is having their annual fundraiser on May 4, and are asking for financial donations or items for ...

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s Apr. 27 and 28 Spring Concerts in Mariposa and Yosemite will offer two very accomplished guests: Violinist Ann Miller and Cellist Ira Lehn. Described by MSO Founder/Conductor Les Marsden as “magnificent” musicians, one is well-known to Mariposa audiences and the other will make her area premiere with the orchestra.

MARIPOSA – We all agree there is nothing like a juicy, home-grown tomato. Or like a juicy, home-grown cantaloupe, onion, zucchini, cucumber, blackberry or ear of corn. Or like fresh thyme, basil, rosemary or dill. But starting plants from seed is a hassle and buying plants can be expensive. Mariposa County Master Gardeners can help. The annual plant sale is ...

Three musical masterpieces. Two remarkable guest artists. One unforgettable experience. MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Arts Council proudly presents the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra in concert twice – Saturday, Apr. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Fiester Auditorium of Mariposa County High School, and as a free matinee concert in the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park at 2 p.m. on ...

Contributed by Guest Columnist Len McKenzie – The only constant in nature, it’s been said, is change, and survival requires adapting to it. As musician Bob Dylan wrote, “The times, they are a-changin’,” and so, too, is the earth’s climate, in both subtle and dramatic ways that threaten the long-term habitability of this planet and the survival of many species.

Sold Globally, Made Locally: Walk A Mariposa Mile In Nativearth Footwear MARIPOSA – They’re ramping up into the busiest time of year at family owned and operated Nativearth Footwear. April marks the beginning of festivals season and other events where the handmade shoes are sold. The local firm has 10 in-house employees, some of whom will be representing Nativearth every ...