Chef Yuji Matsumoto is pictured preparing yellowtail for his Matsumoto’s Samurai Kitchen food truck which can be found around lunchtime at Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park in Oakhurst, among other locations. Follow Matsumoto on social media for days, hours and menu.
FOBL Library book sale
Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library (FOBL) will host book sales on seven Saturdays in 2026 at the library located at 49044 Civic Circle in Oakhurst: April 4 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), June 6 $10/bag (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Aug. 1 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Oct. 3 Sierra Art Trails Art & Craft Book Sale (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Nov. 7 Special Holiday Sale (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Dec. 5 $10/bag (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
Into the Woods at Golden Chain
The award-winning Sondheim musical, “Into the Woods” continues its run at the Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through May 3. Visit www.goldenchaintheatre.org for more information.
Caring Veterans Oakhurst
Local group Caring Veterans of America meets on the first Tuesday of every month including April 7 at 8 a.m. for breakfastanda9a.m.meetingatMountain Oaks Cafe (40282 Highway 41) in Oakhurst. Veterans and military supporters are welcome. For more information visit the Facebook group Caring Veterans of America – Oakhurst.
Food distribution in Raymond
The Central California Food Bank will distribute food to the community on a first come, first served basis on the first Tuesday of every month including April 7 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Footman Park (34992 Road 606) in Raymond at the corner of Roads 600 and 606. For more information contact CCFB at (559) 237-3663.
Madera County Food Bank
The Madera County Food Bank distributes free food at the Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B in Oakhurst) usually on the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon including April 9. For more information contact Mary Bowman at (559) 676-5637.
Clutter clearance sale
Bryant’s Ace Hardware (40596 Westlake Drive) in Oakhurst will hold its annual clutter clearance community parking lot sale on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 7 a.m. Spaces are free. Contact the store for more information.
Raymond Parade
Hosted by the Raymond Community Association, the 38th annual Raymond Parade will steps off at noon on Saturday, April 18. Participants are being sought. The craft fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are available now for the raffle drawing at Raymond Museum at 3 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music and great family fun. For more information email rca93653@gmail.com. Entry fees fund scholarships for high school students.
A Grand Night for the Arts
Join the nonprofit youth arts organization Vision Academy for a scholarship fundraiser, A Grand Night for the Arts, on Saturday, April 18 at Sierra Meadows (46516 Opah Drive) in Ahwahnee at 6 p.m. The evening will feature scholarship applicant demonstrations, live music, dinner and a silent auction plus a no-host bar. Tickets are $75 each at www.eventbrite.com/e/a-grand-night-for-the-arts-tickets-1983585471542.
Brown Bag Program
Madera County Food Bank and Sierra Senior Center offer the Brown Bag Program for a cost of $60 per year with funds going toward program expenses. There is no restriction on monthly income to qualify. Nutritious groceries will be distributed on April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. To register or for more information contact Michelle Gallardo at the food bank at (559) 674-1482.
Au Naturale: figurative art exhibit
Yosemite Sierra Artists invites the community to an artist reception for the Au Naturale: Nudes Exhibit at the Gallery at Oakhurst Spirits (40300 Greenwood Way) in Oakhurst on Saturday, April 25 from 3-5 p.m. It’s an afternoon celebrating artists, conversation and the beauty of the human form. For more information visit www.yosemitesierraartists.org.
All you can eat breakfast
The Coarsegold Community Center (35610 Highway 41) in Coarsegold offers an All You Can Eat breakfast on the last Saturday of the month including April 25, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For $10 guests may choose pancakes, blueberry pancakes or biscuits and gravy with eggs, bacon or sausage and coffee or orange juice.
Veterans and first responders BBQ
The Grove Foursquare Church (42461 Highway 49) in Ahwahnee will host a free barbecue lunch on the last Saturday of each month for all veterans, first responders and their families including April 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact organizers at (559) 683-7911.
Animal Disaster Team training
The Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT) will offer a volunteer orientation on Saturday, April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastern Madera County SPCA (43180 Highway 49) in Ahwahnee. Must be 18+ with background check required. For more information and to register visit www.ccadt.org.
Supervisors Candidate Forum
The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce (OACC) announced it will host a Madera County District 5 Candidate Forum at the Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B) on April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Candidates including Charles “Brook” Allen, Melanie “Mel” Barker, Frank Bigelow and Mark S. Reed, Sr. are expected. Wade Wheeler will moderate. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions before the discussions begin. For more information visit www.oakhurstchamber.com and www.votemadera.com.
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