MADERA COUNTY — Madera County officials will be holding two open house-style public engagement events as part of the comprehensive solid waste management study currently underway. They invite residents, businesses, community groups, and others to participate in these events. Open House #1 Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Madera County Government Center | 200 West 4th Street, ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITES — FEMA has just announced the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center in Madera County for those affected by the recent winter storms. Both homeowners and renters can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get answers to questions or follow up on their applications. Recovery specialists can also ...

OAKHURST — Join us for some good old-timey fun as we check out the beautiful quilts made by local artists at the Sierra Mountain Quilters Association’s 2023 “Gateway to Yosemite” quilt show at the Oakhurst Community Center. There will be vendors, raffle baskets, a quilt raffle, and a silent auction. These quilt shows are always a heap of fun, so ...

OAKHURST — La Sierra Guild of Valley Children’s Hospital will be holding it’s annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon at the Oakhurst Community Center. El Cid’s Mexican Cuisine will be providing a meal of enchiladas, rice, beans, chips, and salsa. There will be lots of raffle prizes as well as a door prize. La Sierra Guild is a non profit organization, all proceeds ...

OAKHURST —  You may already know this, but a psychic faire is coming to the Oakhurst Community Center. Now you can have your palms and tarot cards read, your aura photographed, or you can just do some shopping at the mystical bazaar. It’s going to be a great time, so we’ll see you there! Dates & Times: Saturday, April 29, ...

MADERA COUNTY — Madera County has launched a comprehensive study of the County’s solid waste management program. The study will be conducted by an independent consulting firm and informed by input from Madera County stakeholders and community members, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of current solid waste practices and identify opportunities for improvement. The study will also analyze ...

OAKHURST — Please join us at the 14th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous at the Oakhurst Community Center. This event is a week-long carving event fun for the whole family. There will be carving classes, demonstrations, and seminars for all levels of carvers: beginning, intermediate and advanced. Dates & Times: Sunday, April 16th to Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 8 a.m. ...

OAKHURST — A workshop favorite, this mama and baby turtle duo is both elegant and heart-warming. From workshop teacher Karen Brow-Meier of Java House Quilts, the wall hanging measures 18″ x 23.″ A perfect accent piece for any room in the house. Date & Time: Friday, April 7, 2023, at 9 a.m. (Doors open at 8:30) Students can fuse appliqués ...

OAKHURST — Caring Veterans of America, based in Oakhurst, CA, will be sponsoring a Veterans’ Stand-Down at the Oakhurst Community Center on April 14 & 15, 2023. Now’s your chance to show your support for America’s veterans. Dates & Times: April 14 & 15, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free Lunch & Drinks Free Haircuts V.A. Counselors Benefit Advisors ...

OAKHURST — Get out your dancing shoes and cowboy hats, everyone! The Gold Dust Dancers Square and Line Dance Club is starting a new beginner’s class on Wednesday, February 15th. Dates & Times: Beginner’s class on Wednesdays, February 15th & 22nd and March 1st, 2023, from 7 – 8 p.m. Main Stream and Plus levels from 8 – 9:30 p.m. ...