OAKHURST–Parents, friends, teachers, and community members gathered together at Glacier High School in Oakhurst on Tuesday, May 28, to present community scholarship awards to exemplary students in the graduating Class of 2024. Greg Hill, counselor said, “Our community is special. We are fortunate and appreciative to have sponsors that support our students as they get ready to embark on the ...
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Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa is Coming!
OAKHURST–The Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis would like to invite everyone to join them for their annual Breakfast with Santa! The event will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, from 7:30am to 11:00am at the Oakhurst Community Center. The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, Starbucks coffee, hot chocolate, milk or orange juice. The price for parents and children is $8.00 per ...
Read More »Soroptimist International of The Sierras Welcomes New Board
OAKHURST — Soroptimist International of The Sierras recently held their 55th Board Installation ceremony. Soroptimist is known for five high school scholarships: Dream Programs: “Dream It – Be It,” a one day conference for high school girls 8th grade awards for citizenship Women Helping Women and Women of Distinction awards Live Your Dream grants for women Their donations to International ...
Read More »Soroptimists Welcome Their Five Newest Members
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — At the Soroptimist Business Meeting on January 5, 2023, five new members were installed into the club. President of Soroptimist International of The Sierras Heather Nocket said, “We love to have new members join us and become volunteers for the programs we bring to our mountain community. The energy and new ideas they will bring to our ...
Read More »Soroptimist ‘Dream It, Be It’ Conference Coming to Oakhurst
OAKHURST — Get ready, ladies! The 8th Annual Soroptimist International of the Sierras Dream It, Be It Conference is returning to Oakhurst. All girls in grades 8 through 12 are highly encouraged to attend this free one-day event. This awesome conference, focusing on career support for girls, will be held at the Oakhurst Community Center. Saturday, January 21, from 8 ...
Read More »Soroptimist 6th Annual Chili Cookoff Coming to Town
OAKHURST — Soroptimist International of the Sierras is hosting their 6th Annual Chili Cookoff at the Oakhurst Community Center. There will be a judging contest for “best chili,” live music, and a raffle. This is one of the major Soroptimist fundraisers for the year and will help them implement their ‘Live Your Dream’ and ‘Dream It – Be It’ programs ...
Read More »Local Women Honored With Soroptimist Awards
OAKHURST — Founded in 1968, Soroptimist International of The Sierras is celebrating 50 years of service in the Oakhurst area, and inviting the community to join them for a very special luncheon at The Pines Resort on Sunday, May 20. The event, held in the Lakeview Room, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and tickets are $30. “We will be ...
Read More »Soroptimist Soup And Salad Luncheon
OAKHURST — Women of Soroptimist International of The Sierras invite the community to their Spring Soup and Salad Luncheon on Thursday, March. 15. The fundraising feast and festivities will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. Click on image to enlarge. All are welcome to join the luncheon which includes a salad bar, fresh fruit, a variety ...
Read More »Dream It, Be It: Soroptimist Conference For Girls
Submitted by Nikki Van Velson — OAKHURST — Soroptimist International of The Sierras presents their third annual “Dream It – Be It” Conference for high school girls. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Oakhurst Community Center. Registration is from 8:30 – 9 a.m., followed by the conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free ...
Read More »Soroptimists’ Gold Country Chili Cook-Off A Spicy Success
Submitted by Nikki Van Velson — COARSEGOLD — Soroptimist International of The Sierras held their inaugural Gold Country Chili Cook-Off fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Coarsegold Community Center and it turned out to be a resounding success, say members of the nonprofit organization. Six chili experts participated in the cook-off, with those attending the event voting for their ...
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