September 2, 2010 / Local News

Pioneer lists barbecue dates

The barbecue schedule for local, non-profit groups at Pioneer Market has been set. The following groups will be on hand to raise funds. Manna House, Sept. 3 and 4; and RU Program, Sept. 10 and 11. More...

2010 Mariposa C0unty Fair Horse Show

The 2010 Mariposa County Fair Horse Show is in the history books once again, and organizers say it was a great success. There were 39 competitors in the Aug. 21 show and gymkhana. More...

Gold Rush Art Show opens in October

The 14th annual Gold Rush Art Show, sponsored by the Sierra Artists Gallery of Mariposa is coming Oct. 12 to 24. More...

Art Hop returns on Friday

THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO STOP IN AT OVER 25 ART HOP VENUES LOCATED THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN MARIPOSA AND MEET FEATURED ARTISTS, MINGLE WITH FRIENDS AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS ON SEPT. 3. More...

Rainbow Pool opens

Stanislaus National Forest Groveland District Ranger Maggie Dowd has announced that Rainbow Pool on the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District is now open. More...

Bingo games set

The Golden Agers invite anyone over the age of 18 to bingo at the senior center the first Friday of each month. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 6:30 p.m. There are pull tabs and big pots. Food and free coffee also available. More...

DEA hosts first drug 'take back' day

The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law enforcement partners have announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. More...

4-H prepares for fair and a new year

It is time once again for the Mariposa County Fair and 4-H members from around the county are getting their animals ready for show, entering items from the many 4-H projects like silversmithing, vegetable crops, rockets, cooking, crafts and more. More...

Recipes sought

The Mariposa Butterfly Festival is seeking r ecipes from Mariposa County residents for a cookbook. They are including a section More...

Plans begin for 2010 Christmas Home Tour

The Mariposa County Friends of the Library (FOL) are looking for homes to add to the Christmas Home Tour for this year. More...

Wawona hosts book, bake and craft sale

The 14th annual book, bake, and craft sale will be held on Labor Day Saturday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Wawona Bassett Memorial Library parking lot, (Wawona Community Center if it rains.) More...

Catnip Society gets PetSmart grant

Catnip Society, Inc. received a $7,438 grant from PetSmart Charities recently to expand its spay/neuter program and offer free spay/neuter services for feral and free roaming cats in and around Mariposa. More...

American tradition lives in Mariposa

The American tradition of the rhyme around the campfire after a hard day’s ride remains alive. More...

Broadband project benefits area residents

A massive Central California broadband infrastructure project stands to benefit the Sierra Tel serving areas in the coming years. More...

Sierra Art Trails plans its eighth tour

Sierra Art Trails welcomes visitors to its eighth annual open studios tour. More...

JCF’s Ewing Wing passes inspection

All skilled nursing facilities in California are subject to an annual inspection (called a survey) by the California Department of Public Health Services (DPHS) to ensure the facility is meeting the state and federal licensing criteria for operation More...

Post marks Sept. 11

Thom Jenkins VFW Post 9454 and its auxiliaries invite the community to join them in honoring the heroes of 9-11 on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in Coulterville Park. More...

Ladies Auxiliary has a busy month

The Thom Jenkins VFW Ladies Auxiliary is looking forward to a very busy September. More...

Art Hop seeks participants

The “First Fridays” Art Hop in downtown Mariposa is seeking local artists and musicians to participate in this monthly event. Artists will be asked to set up a display of their artwork and be present from 5 to 8 p.m. More...

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