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January 14, 2010 / Local News

DAR donates books to library

The Mariposa County Library increased its book total by 14 recently. Librarian Janet Chase-Williams accepted the books from Connie Waldron, Past Regent of the Merced River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). More...

SBA offers workshop

In this free workshop, participants will learn about specifics of SBA loan programs from small loans for the home-based businesses to multi-million dollar real estate and manufacturing transactions. More...

Yaley shares his love of airplanes

CONTRIBUTED BY MARILYN SAUNDERS

Rotary club members learned about the construction of model aircraft made to fly just like a real small aircraft. More...

North County plans activities

The Northern Mariposa County History Center, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has already planned a number of special events. More...

Butterfly Garden Club meets

The Butterfly Garden Club of Mariposa will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. at the senior center. More...

Fish & Game answers questions

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Question: If I am in need of food for myself and family, is it a crime to catch fish for subsistence from the ocean without a license? More...

Lions celebrate successful event

The Mariposa Lions Club hosted the 60th annual Merry Mountain Christmas tree lighting ceremony and bonfire at the Mariposa County Courthouse on Dec. 19. Lion Bill Nance said the event was a success. More...

Foundation seeks directors

The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation bi-monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be at the Senior Center at 5246 Spriggs Lane. More...

JCF hosts blood drive

The physicians and staff of John C. Fremont Hospital are hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 4. A bloodmobile will park in the hospital’s front lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

BBB urges caution in Census

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. More...

Gallery seeks miniatures

Sierra Artists' Gallery would like to find artists who work in miniature art. The maximum size would be 5"x 7" to qualify as miniature art work. More...

Relay for Life plans first captains' meeting

Walkers, cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), community leaders, team captains and hard workers are all needed to make the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life a reality in Mariposa. More...

Census hires locally

The United States Census Bureau is hiring local employees. The positions pay $11.50 to $15.50 per hour, depending on the job. The job will last about two to six months. There will be a local test for applicants. More...

USFS allows group camping at Moore Creek

The Forest Service has announced that, effective January 1, dispersed camping is allowed at the Groveland Ranger District’s Moore Creek group campsite. More...

Rotary seeks art works for its festival

The Mariposa Rotary Club is inviting artists to submit an image that will be used for its posters, postcards and general advertising for the upcoming Art & Wine Festival. More...

Plans being made for ‘Four Seasons’ dinner

On March 20 is the annual “Four Seasons,” Ewing Memorial Garden benefit dinner on. The dinner will once again, be held in the Sequoia Building at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. More...

SHS Boosters host enchilada fund raiser

Sierra Home School Boosters Club is hosting an enchilada fund raiser on Jan. 21 from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the banquet hall at the Best Western. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. More...