Patrolling the mountains can get dirty! Corporal Mike Chambers of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office is pictured lending support to the Yosemite High School Track and Field Team as Badgers scrubbed his truck clean during a car wash fundraiser in Oakhurst.
Tai Chi at SSC
Certified Tai Chi instructor Richard A. Blak invites the community to Tai Chi classes at Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) every Monday and Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. The cost is $10 per class and the focus is to strengthen mind, body and soul.
Fermentation class
UC Master Food Preservers invite the community to a Fermentation Class: Sauerkraut, sourdough bread and yogurt. The class is on Friday, April 17 from 2-5 p.m. at Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst. The cost is $20 per person and registration is required. Contact Barbara at (559) 448-7178 for more information or to register.
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.
Mountain Artisans Market
Mountain Artisans Market returns to Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park (49777 School Road) in Oakhurst on Saturday, April 18 (third Saturday of the month) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with local artisans, food vendors, live music, and family-friendly community activities. Admission is free and open to all ages, with vendor sign-ups currently open.
Earth Day celebration
North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians invites the community to Earth Day 2026, for community, culture and care for the Earth on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Gaylen Lee Heritage Center (57906 Old Mill Site Ct.) in North Fork. Free lunch, live entertainment, culture and eco-friendly demos, community outreach, incentives and free shredding.
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.
Preparing for fire season
Join UC Master Gardeners on Friday, April 24 at Sierra Senior Center (9111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst as the UC Fire Advisor for Madera, Mariposa and Fresno Counties speaks. Alisoson Deak focused on improving wildfire resilience and community preparedness. The event will include practical solutions to reduce wildfire risk. For questions or to be added to the email list call (559) 365-6342 or email graceacres@sti.net.
Youth Ambassador Awards Night
Join MY Club for an inspiring evening of celebration for young leaders at the 2026 Youth Ambassador Awards Night. The event is set for Friday, April 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the MY Club Teen Center (40094 Indian Springs Road) across from the high school in Oakhurst.
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.
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