April 22, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

Ironstone backs 4-H and FFA

The Future Farmers of America, nine 4-H chapters and two other non-profit organizations have been awarded a total of $25,000 by the Ironstone Foundation in recognition of their ongoing work in providing scholarships, vocational assistance and agricu More...

Parade entries needed

Butterfly Festival officials are looking for any organization, group, club, business, and pets to enter in this year’s Mariposa Butterfly Festival “Winged Wonders” Parade on Saturday, May 1. More...

Rotarians talk brew

Mariposa's Rotarians learned the ABC's of beer production and history on Thursday. Steve Lach, founder of Mariposa Brewing Company (MBC) presented the history of beer, and the current stateof the-art in beer production. More...

Civil War Reenactment 2010

CONFEDERATE AND UNION CAVALRY SKIRMISH WITH SABRES DURING THE SECOND BATTLE ON SATURDAY. More...

Traffic fatalities decrease statewide

Four years after the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received funding to bolster the ranks of CHP officers throughout the state; the increased staffing appears to have shown a positive impact on traffic safety and a reduction in the economic impact More...

Renovation continues on Greeley Hill hall

Now that the ceiling is insulated the next renovation phase of the Greeley Hill Community Hall will be extending the kitchen counter out into the hall and installing new granite counter tops. More...

El Portal plans fifth annual Spring Run-off

The fifth annual El Portal Spring Run-Off 5k, 10K and onemile fun run for kids is set for Saturday, April 24. More...

Mother's Day breakfast planned

The Coulterville History Center’s Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 9. Both the special Mother’s Day omelettes or the traditional pancake and egg breakfast will be available. More...

Master Gardeners plan annual plant sale

The Mariposa County UCCE Master Gardeners will hold their fifth annual plant and garden art sale on Saturday May 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds at the gazebo in front of the Mining Museum. More...

Luncheon honors JCF Volunteers Auxiliary

On April 14, a luncheon was held for the John C. Fremont Hospital Volunteers Auxiliary, to honor them for their service and fund raising activities. April 18 through the 24 was National Healthcare Volunteer Week. More...

MERG hosts informational meeting

Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government (MERG) will host an informational presentation on the implementation status of the 2006 General Plan Update in Cathey’s Valley on Wednesday, April 28. More...

Yard sale benefits Northside Pet Connection

A yard sale benefitting the Northside Pet Connection (NPC) will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coulterville Old School House at the corner of Main and Cemetery Streets. 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...

Cowboy poetry set for Butterfly Festival

Cowboy poetry is an oral tradition of the Old West that was born on the cattle drives of the 1800s. More...

Friends of the Library host spring book sale

The Friends of the Library’s semi-annual book sale is once again happening the first weekend in May. On Friday, April 30, the doors are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to members only, but anyone can become a member at the door. More...

AAUW sponsors forum

Mariposa’s chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a non-partisan forum for all candidates in the June primary election. More...

Fire Safe Council offers defensible space programs

The mission of the Mariposa County Fire Safe Council is to preserve Mariposa County’s natural and manmade resources by mobilizing all residents to make their homes, neighborhoods and communities fire safe. More...

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