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February 18, 2010 / Local News

Andre wins Rotary speech contest

CONTRIBUTED BY TROY FOSTER

Mariposa Rotary's annual speech contest was the spotlight of last Thursday’s meeting as Rotarians were treated to another amazing display of teenage courage, confidence, skill, and hard work. More...

Kiwanis get an update on KFH

At a recent Mariposa Kiwanis Club meeting, Gary Christensen, an ambassador for the Kiwanis Family House (KFH) located in Sacramento, gave an up-dated report to members and guests. More...

Stark receives Women’s Opportunity Award

CONTRIBUTED BY ANITA STARCHMAN BRYANT

The recipient of Soroptimist International of Mariposa’s 2010 Women's Opportunity Award is Jenni Stark. The Women's Opportunity Awards Program is Soroptimist's “major project.” More...

Butterfly Festival needs crafters and artists

The Butterfly Festival Committee invites artists and hand crafters to apply for the art and artisan show that is the anchor of the festival. This year’s dates are Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. More...

Loya is a featured at festival

Olga Loya, a nationally recognized bilingual storyteller of numerous talents, is another featured performer at the Mariposa County Arts Council’s, 23rd Mariposa Storytelling Festival. More...

Acorn holds yard sale

Acorn Cooperative Preschool will be having a yard sale on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the White House, 5034 Darrah Road in Bootjack, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. More...

NMCHC reopens in grand fashion

The Northern Mariposa County History Center’s grand re-opening reception, on Feb. 6 drew supporters from near and far. More...

Rebekahs serve special heart breakfast

The ladies of La Grange Rebekah Lodge #323 always start the year with a special heart breakfast. In celebration of Valentine's month and in the interest of healthy hearts, proceeds from the breakfast will be shared with the Heart Association. More...

VA offers services in North County

The Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care System will once again be holding the Coulterville Health Care Clinic at the Coulterville VFW Hall. More...