May 14, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

MCFD encourages preparedness

These past few months Mariposa County Fire, CAL FIRE, and the Fire Safe Council have been busy educating people about safety in the home, defensible space and the proper procedure for burn piles. It is an ongoing responsibility. More...

Rebekahs serve breakfast in La Grange

The La Grange Rebekahs have a long history of service to the historic town of La Grange, 100 years to be exact. They will be carrying on their longtime breakfast tradition this Sunday, May 16. More...

New digs

JERRY’S CUSTOM TRUSSES, OWNED BY DAVE GERKEN, DONATED THE SHED PICTURED ABOVE TO PIONEER MARKET TO PROVIDE A PREPARATION AND DELIVERY AREA FOR THE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HOLD FUND RAISERS More...

Annual flea market set

The Mariposa County Fish and Game Protective Association will present its 45th annual Flea Market on Saturday, June 26. It will be held at the Fish and Game Hall on Darrah Road in Bootjack. Gates open to public at 6 a.m. Admission is free. More...

Butterfly Garden Club meets

The Butterfly Garden Club of Mariposa will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, May 20 at 1 p.m. at the senior center. More...

Kids fly free

In observance of International Learn to Fly Day, the local chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association will put on the first annual Young Eagles Kids Fly Free Day at the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport on Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Burn permits now required, caution urged

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa- Merced Unit has declared that a burn permit will be required for all hazard reduction burning in Mariposa County as of May 1. More...

Celebrating, remembering and fighting back

PIONEER MARKET, THE SPONSOR OF THE SURVIVOR TEAM FOR MARIPOSA RELAY FOR LIFE, RAISED $1,100 TOWARD THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER, BY BARBECUING TRI-TIP AT THE BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL. More...

PERS retirees meet

The next regular meeting of the Public Employees Retirees Association (PERS) will be held on Tuesday, May 18 at the senior center on Spriggs Lane at noon. Lunch will be free for those attending. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Ann L. More...

Senior Expo

HUNDREDS OF MARIPOSA COUNTY’S SENIOR RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SENIOR EXPO HELD AT THE MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LAST FRIDAY. More...

CMWC serves dinner

Company #32 Volunteer Fire Department and the Chowchilla Mountain Women's Club are offering a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Ponderosa Basin Volunteer Fire Department at 5618 Creel Road. 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...

MCCA improvement

MARIPOSA COUNTY CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION MEMBERS BILL VERLEY (LEFT), AND ANDY VERDUGO, WORK ON THE PORCH AT THE HISTORIC COUNTS HOUSE AT THE MARIPOSA MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER. More...

NDGW holds dinner

The Native Daughters of the Golden West is a fraternal and patriotic organization founded on the principles of love of home, devotions to the flag, veneration of the pioneer and faith in the existence of God. More...

Grand Jury seeks volunteers

Volunteers for the 2010-2011 Mariposa County Grand Jury are being requested, announced F. Dana Walton, presiding judge of the superior court. More...

CASA volunteer touched by the agency's effort

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mariposa County was established in 2004 to serve the needs of Mariposa County children who, for their own protection, have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. More...

Helping hand

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FIREFIGHTERS, BASED AT MT. BULLION, STRUGGLE UP A HILLSIDE WITH FIRE HOSES DURING THEIR ANNUAL TRAINING DAY AT MT. OPHIR RECENTLY. More...

Geiger named Woman of the Year

Celebrating Founder’s Day, seven chapters from the Merced Area Council of Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed lunch at the Merced Country Club. More...

Habitat raises funds with pizza

The community can join an effort to raise funds for Mariposa Habitat for Humanity on Friday May 21, from 5 to 8 pm. More...

Smith joins Angus Association

Kiya Smith, of Mariposa, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association ®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri. More...

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