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October 29, 2009 / Local News

Rotary backs festival

MARILYN RUDZIK IS PICTURED, AT LEFT, RECEIVING A CHECK FOR $500 FROM MARIPOSA ROTARY PRESIDENT KRIS CASTO. THE $500 IS A DONATION FROM ROTARY TO HELP PAY EXPENCES FOR THE UPCOMING STORYTELLING FESTIVAL IN MARCH 2010. More...

Stompers reset sale dates

Nov. 13, 14, and 15 are the new dates for the annual Bootjack Stompers rummage sale at the club's hall on Highway 49, across from the fairgrounds. The sale will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and remain open until 8 p.m. More...

MCRCD holds tree and wildflower sale

The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District will hold its annual tree and wildflower seed sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. More...

Buyer beware: There are rules about selling firewood

BY CATHI BOZE, MARIPOSA COUNTY SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Fall is in the air, winter is just around the corner, and what is more cozy and satisfying then a nice fire in the fireplace? More...

Crafters plan for boutique

The Mariposa Crafters are planning for their 25th annual Christmas boutique to be held Friday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Mariposa. More...

Gallery lists winners

Sierra Artists' Gallery has announced the winners of its recent Gold Rush Art Show. The show had 94 entries and two entrants who had never entered previously gained awards. More...

NMCHC holds holiday fund raisers

The Northern Mariposa County History Center (NMCHC) has two holiday fund raisers going on. The first is a raffle for a freezer loaded with 70 pounds of beef plus a $25 Save Mart gift certificate. More...

See’s Candy is available

The Mariposa County Parks and Recreation Division is taking orders for discounted holiday See’s Candy. Anyone interested in purchasing candy at a discounted price can contact Parks and Recreation for order forms and catalogs. More...

New law protects workers

Caltrans wants the public to know about a new law signed by the governor that requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see a Caltrans vehicle flashing warning lights. More...

Hornitos plans for All Soul’s Day

Hornitos, once a lively gold town of 22,000 souls, now drowses in the foothills, a reminder of when the town was full of gold miners seeking their fortunes. Once a year, on Nov. 2, a candle-lit procession winds its way up a hill to St. More...

Coulterville plans for holiday dinner

The Coulterville Community Club’s free holiday dinner, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19 is shaping up to be bigger and better. More...

Foundation plans for its annual ball

John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation’s annual Black and White Ball is just around the corner. The ball will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. “A Night on the Orient Express” is this year’s theme. More...

Seminar offers executive leadership

The context surrounding parks and protected areas is rapidly changing. More...

Master Gardeners host miseltoe workshop

Mariposa County Master Gardeners Association will be hosting a public workshop presented by the USDA Forest Service, in cooperation with the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program covering Mistletoe and Bark Be More...

Geotourism benefits from federal highway grant award

Sierra Nevada’s Geotourism MapGuide was recently awarded $205,000 from Federal Highway Administration Awards for Scenic Byways. More...

Expert comes to talk about small business alliances

A group of local independent business owners and residents, concerned about Mariposa County's economy, community, and future, are bringing in Jeff Milchen, a national expert on local economies and community development, to give a presentation and ho More...