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April 15, 2010 / Local News

Weekend in the Country nears

Spring brings so many good things like sunshine, regrowth, and the Mariposa Agri-Nature Trail’s Weekend in the Country event. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25. More...

Carter to receive Spendlove Prize

UC Merced will award the honor on May 3

Former President Jimmy Carter has been named the 2010 recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance. More...

Yosemite Wranglers reunite

The annual Yosemite Wranglers Reunion will be held April 18, at the Mariposa Senior Center, 5246 Spriggs Lane in Mariposa beginning at 11 a.m. More...

MSO returns to Yosemite

The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra made history in April of 2009 by performing the first orchestral concert ever in the 83-year history of the landmark Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. More...

Museum raises funds

The Mariposa Museum and History Center will serve breakfast on Saturday, April 24 at the American Legion Hall. The event will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. More...

County prepares to mark Earth Day

April 22 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day of celebration and volunteerism when people around the globe renew their commitment to preserve and protect the environment. More...

Public works sets tire amnesty day

The Mariposa County Department of Public Works (MCDPW) is offering free tire disposal for Mariposa County residents from Thursday, May 6 to Monday, May 17 at the Mariposa County Landfill and Recycling Center and May 6 through May 16 at the Don Pedro More...

Families reunite in Cathey’s Valley

It’s time for the Appling, Chapman and Sublett(e) family reunion. It will be held April 24 at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. It will take place at McCay Hall in Cathey’s Valley. More...

Rebekahs serve breakfast

The monthly breakfast of La Grange Rebekah Lodge #323 is Sunday, April 18 when the menu is ham and cheese omelette, pancakes, biscuits and gravy with coffee and juice included. Breakfast is $6, served from 7 to 11 a.m. More...

Starthistle workshop set

On Wednesday, April 28 the University of California Cooperative Extension in cooperation with other local agencies will be hosting a workshop on yellow starthistle management. More...

Tucker talks about alcohol, drug awareness

Last week Jim Tucker, chairman of the Mariposa County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board and Mariposa Rotary Club member, presented information in recognition of the recent County Proclamation of Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week. More...

Winged Wonders parade returns

THE BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL PARADE IS FOR EVERYONE IN MARIPOSA AND PROMISES TO BE FUN AND ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE. More...

Chamber looks for winning band

The Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce is looking for bands that will play in half-hour performances for a chance to win a spotlight performance and a cash prize. More...

Park gets $1.3 million for transportation upgrade

Yosemite National Park received $1.3 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to improve the transportation system within the Park. More...

Festival deadlines approach

Mariposa Butterfly Festival is just around the corner. The Festival takes place Friday, April 30, Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. The deadlines for many of the events are coming quickly. More...

Landfill offers plastic recycling options

In its continued effort to increase the amount of waste diverted from the landfill, the Mariposa County Department of Public Works (MCDPW) has added # 3 through #7 plastic (except Styrofoam) and clean plastic bags and plastic wrap to the list of ite More...

JCF Volunteers hold annual Spring Fling

The John C. Fremont Hospital Volunteers will hold their annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 24 at the Senior Center. Craft sales will start at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. More...

Johnson is featured CSEA member for April

Doug Johnson is a custodian at Mariposa County High School who has been employed by the district for over seven years. He has filled in at the grounds position, warehouse, and has worked in the maintenance department for several summers. More...

CSMMM association gets $1,000

MICHAEL SHEFFER (RIGHT) TREASURER OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO GEM AND MINERAL CLUB HANDED RON IUDICE (LEFT) A CHECK FOR $1,000 FOR THE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION. More...

Relay teams unite for sale

Several Relay for Life teams have united for a huge yard sale, and they are requesting left over yard sale items and additional donations from the community. More...

VVA Chapter 368 installs new officers

CHAPTER 368 OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA RECENTLY INSTALLED NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2010-11. More...

Coulterville prepares for 25th annual Coyote Howl

A parade, car show, live music, craft and food vendors, the big Coyote Howlin’ Contest, topped off with the Coyote Howl dinner dance make Coulterville the place to be on Saturday, May 15. More...

Johnson & Those BOBtones join festival

EAST COAST BLUES GUITAR ROYALTY STEVE “MOUSE” JOHNSON FLIES WEST TO MARIPOSA FOR THIS YEAR’S BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL. More...

CCC elects new officers for 2010-11

Scott Frain, co-owner of the Another Stop Thrift Shop, has been elected as the 2010-2011 president of the Coulterville Community Club. Other officers elected were Mona Howie as vice president and Dale Silverman as treasurer. More...

DAR recognizes Dubberke

The community is invited to join the Merced River Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution as they honor Dieter Dubberke with the Americanism Medal on Saturday, April 24 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. More...

Film and music benefit relief for Haiti

There will be a benefit for Haiti on Saturday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church parish hall. There will be a screening of “The Road to Fondwa,” a documentary film. There will also be food, music and socializing. More...

Spring Fling nears

The eighth annual Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, April 24, at the Carroll Clark Community Hall in El Portal. More...