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A Grand Night for the Arts Supports Vision Academy of the Arts

OAKHURST—In 2019 Vision Academy of the Arts (VAA) held its final Grand Night for the Arts prior to the Covid (and world) shutdown. When it became apparent that the world was not going to reopen any time soon, the organization went dormant. The Beginning Vision Academy of the Arts, breathed into life in 1994 by local legend and teacher Jackie ...

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VCA Presents “A Grand Night for the Arts” Fundraiser

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AHWAHNEE — Join us for a semi-formal evening of great food by Willow Creek Catering, dancing to live music by jazz combo Blue Skies Trio, and auctions to benefit the Vision Academy of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Enjoy performances and presentations by scholarship applicants and see the wonderful talent that your generous donations support. The event will be held at the ...

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Vision Academy Grand Night For The Arts Scholarship Fundraiser

OAKHURST — For the past quarter-century local nonprofit Vision Academy of the Arts has awarded over $160,000 to more than 130 local high school seniors graduating in Eastern Madera County, as part of the nonprofit’s dedication to enrichment in education through the arts. Now, Vision Academy for the Arts invites to the community to come out in support of their ...

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Joyful Classical At Free Sierra Foothill Concert

OAKHURST — Are you a classical music lover looking for a mindfully delicious way to get away from the weekend heat? Here’s the ticket, and it’s free. On Sunday, June 10, a concert featuring local musicians will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church. Sponsored jointly by the Sierra Foothill Composers’ Co-operative and Vision Academy of ...

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Vision Academy Summer Arts Camp

OAKHURST — This year, Vision Academy of the Arts Summer Camps presents Better Than Ever! The Rally! as the first in their three-week series of creative and affordable summer programs for youth starting Monday, June 18. The trio of camps are designed to stand alone or as a group, taking place at Oakhurst Elementary School where participants break into different ...

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Jackie Byers Named Heritage Days Parade Grand Marshal

OAKHURST — When the 21st annual Mountain Heritage Days Parade steps off on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m., look for the one-and-only Jackie Byers sitting atop a pink Cadillac — she’s the Grand Marshall. Jackie has been many things to many people over the course of her residency in the foothills. Mother, teacher, coach, friend, choir director, accompanist and ...

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Vision Academy Daffodil Quilt Prize Drawing

OAKHURST — Vision Academy of the Arts is continually raising funds for its various enterprises, including free concerts, low-cost children’s arts camps, and generous support of metriculating middle school students and graduating high school seniors. Click on image to enlarge. Now, you have a chance to support one of the organizations that supports the entire community, and you could win ...

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