OAKHURST — The Community Art Banners, which welcomed residents and visitors to Yosemite’s Southern Gateway throughout the summer, will soon find new homes. As ARTober wraps up in Eastern Madera County, these banners will be auctioned off on Saturday, November 9th. Hosted by the Eastern Madera County Foundation (EMCF), the Community Art Banner Auction Soiree will take place at the ...
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Boy Scout Troop 357 Hosts Recruitment Night
NORTH FORK — Boy Scout Troop 357 is inviting boys aged 11 to 17, as well as boys as young as 10 who are in 5th grade, to a special recruitment night. The event encourages parents to join their sons to learn about the organization and what it has to offer. Building Skills & Community Values Through hands-on experiences, Troop ...
Read More »Notice of Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes
MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, announced today that a Consolidated General Election will be held in Madera County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The following is a list of Vote Centers and Drop Box locations that will be available to serve you for the hours specified below between October 7, 2024, and Election Day Tuesday, November ...
Read More »Discover Local Art on the 2024 Sierra Art Trails
MOUNTAIN AREA — Art lovers, mark those calendars! The 2024 Sierra Art Trails Open Studio is set to take place over two weekends. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the vibrant art scene in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties. This annual event invites guests to step into artists’ homes, studios, galleries, and local businesses to see where all ...
Read More »North Fork Library Renovation Project
NORTH FORK–Join us for an informal gathering to hear more about this project, ask questions, and share valuable community input. North Fork Library Renovation Project This project would not be possible without the generous Building Forward Grant from the California State Library (CSL), which is providing 100% of the funding. The grant is dedicated to enhancing life safety and infrastructure ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Eugene (Gene) R. Harvey
Eugene R. Harvey March 10, 1934 – July 17, 2024 Eugene R. Harvey (Gene) Born March 10, 1934 in Fresno, Ca. After a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s disease, Gene passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. A lifelong resident of North Fork, he attended North Fork Elementary School, and graduated from Sierra High School in 1952 where he played varsity ...
Read More »Thunderstorms Roll Through Causing Multiple Fires
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Who would have expected such an intense weather weekend in July? Several thunderstorms made their way through the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Mountains early in the weekend. Sunday morning culminated in an intense thunderstorm moving through the foothills. It all began with warnings from The National Weather Service (NWS) that thunderstorms would move through the area over ...
Read More »North Fork Boosters Take New Role for Scholarship Program
NORTH FORK–North Fork Boosters Inc. and North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary have announced that they have reached an agreement to transfer operations of the Frank Verduzco Memorial Scholarship from the Auxiliary to the Boosters. This transfer is occurring at the request of the Verduzco family. It will better align the Scholarship operations with the strategic interests of both organizations. ...
Read More »A New Chapter Begins: Six Mountain Oaks High School Seniors Graduate
You’re Invited! Calling out to all members of our mountain family. Mountain Oaks High School has six seniors scheduled to graduate this year. When: Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:00 pm Where: North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Road 228, North Fork Come help the graduating seniors and their families celebrate this high point in their lives. Mountain Oaks is a Western ...
Read More »Swim, Bike, Run at 13th Annual Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon
BASS LAKE — Triathlon enjoys a long history at Bass Lake. At the dawn of triathlon, the 1983 and 1984 USA Triathlon (USAT) and United States Triathlon Series (USTS) National Championships took place here. The Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon has firmly established itself as one of the “Go To” triathlons in California. Great course, great time, great challenge and, yes, ...
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