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August 19, 2010 / Local News

Greeley Hill Hall renovation continues

THE GREELEY HILL COMMUNITY HALL RENOVATION CONTINUES. THE HARDWOOD FLOOR IS DOWN, AND THE BUILDING HAS BEEN COMPLETELY INSULATED AND COVERED WITH OSB PLYWOOD. More...

Festival seeks cookbook entries

The Mariposa Butterfly Festival is seeking recipes from Mariposa County residents for a cookbook. They are including a section of prize winning recipes, so if anyone has an award winning recipe they would like to see in print, now is the chance. More...

Free movie night set

Mariposa County Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Division will present a free movie night in the Mariposa County Park on Aug. 21. The event takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. More...

TDS hosts webinar

Businesses must be two steps ahead of hackers when it comes to managing the barrier between their network and the world. In an upcoming free webinar, TDS Telecommunications Corp. More...

Mariposa Evenings lists weekend artists

The Mariposa County Arts Council, along with its sponsors, continue the 2010 season of Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings presenting Snakerock on Friday, Aug. 20, and Electric Blue featuring The Hagar Bros. on Saturday, Aug. 21. More...

Pioneer Market Grizzly Stadium Progress

WORKERS POUR PART OF THE NEW CONCRETE HANDICAPPED ACCESS RAMP, WHICH REPLACES AN OLD, OUT-OF-COMPLIANCE RAMP INSTALLED YEARS AGO. REQUIRED HANDRAILS WILL THEN BE ADDED BY VOLUNTEERS. More...

Habitat prepares for groundbreaking

Excitement is rising as the date for the long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony nears. Habitat for Humanity of Mariposa County invites the community to attend this very special ceremony on Saturday, Aug. More...

Watts discusses art project with Rotarians

Christopher Watts, Ameri- Corps volunteer who works with the Sierra Foothills Conservancy (SFC), informed Mariposa Rotarians about the "En Plein Air 2010" project currently underway. More...

Wildlife workshop planned for Aug. 21

The University of California Cooperative Extension is teaming with Mariposa County Master Gardeners to present a free public workshop on dealing with backyard wildlife on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. More...

Second annual Great Sierra River Cleanup Set for Sept. 25

Volunteer registration for the second annual Great Sierra River Cleanup opened last week with the launch of a new Web site which enables users to easily connect to the watershed cleanup site of their choice. More...

Butterfly Festival needs volunteers

A Butterfly Festival volunteer committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25 in the meeting room at the Miner’s Inn. Planning for the 2011 festival is in full swing. More...

PG&E offers refrigerator rebate

PG&E customers may qualify for free pick-up of their old refrigerators and a $35 rebate. The only stipulations are that the old fridge must be between 10 and 30 cubic feet in size and have a motor and compressor that run. More...

Jarratt graduates

Air Force Reserve Airman Joseph M. Jarratt graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

Pioneer lists barbecue dates

The barbecue schedule for local, non-profit groups at Pioneer Market has been set. The following groups will be on hand to raise funds. YMCA, Aug. 20 and 21; Mariposa Marlins Swim Team, Aug. 27 and 28; Manna House, Sept. More...

Park completes restoration projects

In the past several years, Yosemite National Park has completed a wide variety of ecological restoration projects throughout the Park. These projects are designed to protect the ecosystem while still providing visitor access and enjoyment. More...

AAUW says 'happy birthday'

COURTNEY ROBERTS, AAUW MARIPOSA PRESIDENT, PRESENTED THE MARIPOSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WITH 150 BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL TURN 18 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR. More...

TDS converts to faster speed

In today’s instant world, consumer’s have little to no patience waiting for files to upload and download. To help meet their need for speed, TDS Telecommunications Corp. More...

New sewing class begins

A summer into fall sewing class is held each Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the senior center on Spriggs Lane. There is no fee for this Merced Tri-College non-credit class, and registration is ongoing. More...

Coulterville plans summer splash

The Coulterville Community Club’s third annual “End of Summer Splash” will take place this year on the very last day that the Coulterville Pool will be open this summer, which will be on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. More...