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July 29, 2010 / Local News

Community Spirit Personified

AT LAST SATURDAY’S GRIZZLY STADIUM COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY AROUND 125 VOLUNTEERS RANGING FROM RETIREES, TEACHERS, COACHES, ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, More...

MPUD offers information

The Mariposa Public Utility District (MPUD) 2009-2010 financial statement is available on the MPUD Web site at www.mariposapud.org, or at the MPUD office, located at 4992 Seventh Street. More...

CAL FIRE urges mower safety

Every year, well-meaning residents preparing their property for fire season spark damaging wildfires by using outdoor equipment the wrong way. More...

Todd is sorority’s Woman of the Year

Recently, Delta Nu Iota members voted to award member Elinor Todd the honor of being Woman of the Year. More...

Breakfast benefits festival

On Saturday, Aug. 7 there will be a country breakfast at the Midpines Community Center. More...

Pioneer lists barbecue dates

The summer barbecue schedule for local, non-profit groups at Pioneer Market has been set. The following groups will be on hand to raise funds. More...

Compost facility offers free tours

Residents can get some ideas on how to cut waste disposal costs during a free tour of the Mariposa County Compost Facility. The tour will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Groups as well as individuals are welcome. More...

North County plans for shindig

The eighth annual Sultry Summer Shindig and “Show Your Chrome” car and motorcycle show will be held Aug. 7 in Coulterville. There will be vendor booths with many items and live music. More...

Trio explains Grizzly Stadium project at Rotary

CONTRIBUTED BY T. FOSTER

Mariposa Rotarians last Thursday heard about Grizzly Stadium from supporters Dan Tucker, Bob Kelly, and Alan Dayhoff. More...

Music continues on the green this weekend

The Mariposa County Arts Council, along with its sponsors, continues the 2010 season of Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings with “Mariposa Rhed and The Wildcats,” the “mother-lode of classic rock” cover band on Friday, July More...

Catfish dinner set in La Grange

The third annual catfish dinner will be held Saturday Aug. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall on Main Street, sponsored by the La Grange Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge #65. More...

Habitat takes cars for homes

Habitat for Humanity of Mariposa is still accepting vehicles through its Cars for Homes program, which has already raised $5,000 toward the building of Habitat's first home in Mariposa. More...

Bootjack Fire serves pancakes

It’s again time for the Bootjack Volunteer Fire Department’s (BVFD) pancake breakfast and bake sale. The event will be held on Saturday, July 31, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire station on Bootjack Lane. More...

Local Art Hop seeks participants for August

The “First Fridays” Art Hop in downtown Mariposa is seeking local artists and musicians to participate in this monthly event. Artists will be asked to set up a display of their artwork and be present from 5 to 8 p.m. More...

Special postmark marks quarter issue

The Yosemite Post Office offered a special pictorial Yosemite National Park postmark in conjunction with the first day of issuance for the Yosemite quarter. More...