Masonic Lodge supports charities



On Saturday, Nov. 20, the members of the Mariposa Masonic Lodge #24 donated $4,000 to two local charities. Kops for Kids and Coats for Kids each received $2,000. Accepting the donation for Kops for Kids was Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies and Deputies Jake Bobman and Jeff Totten. The program will use the funds to purchase Christmas gifts for children […]

Toys for Tots locations listed



Donation boxes for the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Toys for Tots drive can be found in several places around Mariposa. Drop-off boxes are at the MARIPOSA GAZETTE, Yosemite Bank, the Mariposa County Public Works Department and at the sheriff’s office.

Yosemite honors its volunteers



The first annual Yosemite Volunteer Awards ceremony took place in September. The ceremony was held to recognize outstanding volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and skills to help improve Park facilities. Yosemite National Park volunteers repaired trails, removed invasive plants, helped visitors during their visits, curated museum artifacts, educated hikers on backcountry ethics, researched wildlife, performed clerical work, and […]

Friday, Dec. 3



Books Galore! at the Mariposa County Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reformers Unanimous – a free addictions program held at the corner of 12th and Jones Street (next to the old First Baptist Church), every Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 966-5780 or 966-5542. Narcotics Anonymous […]

Saturday, Dec. 4



Alcoholics Anonymous – noon and 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall at Pioneer Village, Highways 140 and 49 South, 966-3110. Narcotics Anonymous – 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (downstairs). Christmas Home Tour – Mariposa County Friends of the Library sponsors this event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at homes in the Mariposa and Bootjack area. […]

Sunday, Dec. 5



Alcoholics Anonymous – 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall at Pioneer Village, Highways 140 and 49 South, 966-3110. Christmas Home Tour – Mariposa County Friends of the Library sponsors this event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at homes in the Mariposa and Bootjack area. The cost is $12, and tickets are available at the Mariposa Library […]

Monday, Dec. 6



Canteen Coffee Time – every Monday at Happy Burger Diner from 6 to 10 a.m. for veterans and their spouses. Free coffee or tea. Narcotics Anonymous – 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (downstairs). Alcoholics Anonymous – noon and 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall at Pioneer Village, Highways 140 and 49 South, 966-3110. Prayer and support […]

Tuesday, Dec. 7



Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Methodist Church Parish Hall on Sixth Street at 9:30 to 11 a.m. For information call 966-6061 or 374-3280. Senior Center – Bridge at 9 a.m. Bootjack Stompers: Square and line dance workshop at Bootjack Stompers Hall. Line dance class with Cheri Ridenhour begins at 6 p.m. Square dance class for new dancers from 7 to […]

Wednesday, Dec. 8



Community Connections – meets for coffee, visiting, soup, or to play games from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meets at Old Schoolhouse at the corner of Dexter and Cuneo, Greeley Hill. Everyone is welcome. Narcotics Anonymous – 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (downstairs). Upper Room Community Women’s Bible Study – meets at the senior center in […]

Thursday, Dec. 9



Alcoholics Anonymous – noon and 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall at Pioneer Village, Highways 140 and 49 South, 966-3110. Mariposa Rotary – meets at 7 a.m. at the Mariposa Senior Center. Information is available at www.mariposarotary.org. Writers’ Workshop – every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Mariposa Senior Center. All genres: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, etc. Everyone welcome. For […]