April 29, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

Display showcases quilts during festival

On Saturday, May 1, Mariposa residents will be treated to a unique glimpse into the past. Mariposa Piece Makers will present its third outdoor quilt show at the Mariposa Museum and History Center. More...

Area agency on aging calls for advisory members

The Area 12 Agency on Aging, which distributes services to seniors in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne Counites, has openings for volunteers to serve as members on its advisory council. More...

Jeff-Aleo enters Pow Wow contest

Alexi Jeff-Aleo of Fresno is running for the 17th annual Mariposa Pow Wow Princess on May 8 and 9. She is 13-years-old and is a seventh grader. She is of the Mono, Choinumni, and Yokut tribes. More...

Healey to perform

BETH HEALEY WILL PERFORM ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE ARTS PARK AS PART OF THE OF THE MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL. More...

Rotarians urge cancer awareness

The Rotary Club of Mariposa, along with the American Cancer Society, invite everyone to make a difference for cancer patients and their families May 15 and 16 at the Mariposa Fairgrounds track. 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...

Local author teaches how to write kids’ books

Some things are easier to do than they look. A well written children’s book appears simple, but simple takes work. More...

Tour draws visitors

UC MASTER GARDENER NOMA MOORE (RIGHT) DISCUSSES THE PLANTS IN THE NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN ON THE MARIPOSA CREEK PARKWAY. More...

Park extends scoping

Yosemite National Park has announced the extension of the public scoping period for the Park’s Invasive Plant Management Plan. The scoping period is extended until May 15, 2010. More...

Mariposa beauty queens

“MS. RELAY” CONTESTANTS ARE PREPARING FOR THE BIG NIGHT. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND IS THE MS. More...

Club plans car show

The Mariposa Lions Club is sponsoring "A Sierra Classics Car Show" on Saturday, May 1, in in conjunction with the Mariposa Butterfly Festival. More...

Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring

The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra will present its eighth Season "Welcome Spring!" Concert under Founding Music Director and Conductor Les Marsden on May 1 and 2 in Mariposa and Yosemite National Park. More...

MC hosts renewable energy workshop

Schools and colleges interested in starting programs in solar energy, weatherization, energy efficiency, and related technologies, are invited to attend a free half-day workshop at Merced College on April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. More...

Flight simulator will be at festival

Young aviators will be given an introductory lesson in aerodynamics and airplane control systems at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival. On Sunday, May 2, the Experimental Aircraft Association will have its flight simulator at the the festival. More...

New shopping 'Habitat' debuts

Visitors to Yosemite Na- tional Park are invited to experience a brand new habitat this spring with the debut of the Park's totally environmentally friendly store, located next door to Degnan's Deli in Yosemite Village. More...

FFA dinner draws hundreds

THE 15TH ANNUAL MARIPOSA FFA BOOSTERS DINNER, DANCE AND AUCTION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS LAST SATURDAY NIGHT, DRAWING MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE TO THE MARIPOSA FAIRGROUNDS. More...

'Starman' takes flight

MARIPOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GOT A SPECIAL VISIT FROM A SUPERHERO LAST FRIDAY. More...

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