EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Free rides

The free Bass Lake Shoreline Shuttle and Oakhurst Trolley start their seasonal run this week. For schedules and more visit www.yosemitethisyear.com.

Open Mic

Open Mic for music, poetry and comedy in Oakhurst at Queen’s Inn By the River beer garden and wine bar (41139 Highway 41) from 6:30 – 9 p.m. every Thursday. Hosted by Nicole and Terry Hoke – the event is free to attend and participate.

Gold Dust Dancers

Gold Dust Dancers meet for square dancing on Wednesdays in the Pavilion Room at the Oakhurst Community Center from 6-7 p.m. For more information call Richard at (559) 642-2705.

Yosemite Jazz Band

The Yosemite Jazz Band returns to the Pizza Factory (40120 Highway 41) in Oakhurst on Thursday evenings through September from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Farmers Market in Oakhurst

The Farmers Market at Bryant’s Ace Hardware (40596 Westlake Drive) in Oakhurst on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. continues weekly through October.

Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop

The Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop returns for a third year Thursday, May 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., launching a fresh season of art, wine, food and community in the heart of Oakhurst. Take a self-guided tour or the free Oakhurst Trolley. A $20 keepsake tasting glass is refillable each month afterwards for $10. Acoustically Speaking with Whit Baker plays at Yosemite Wine Tails at 8:30 p.m. – tickets online. For more information visit www.OakhurstArtHop.com.

Tower Quartet

Yosemite Gateway Art Center (40982 Highway 41) in Oakhurst will host the Tower Quartet on Sunday, May 24 from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $20 general and $10 student admission. Visit www.ygac.org to register.

Memorial Day ceremonies

VFW Post 8743 and Marine Corps League Detachment 1121 invite the mountain communities to Memorial Day services on Monday, May 25. 7:30 a.m. – Oakhill Cemetery in Oakhurst, Avenue of the Flags community flag placement. 9 a.m. – Wassama Roundhouse/Indian Cemetery in Ahwahnee. 10 a.m. – Oakhill Cemetery Memorial Ceremony in Oakhurst. 11 a.m. – Picayune Cemetery Memorial Ceremony in Coarsegold. 1 p.m. – North Fork Cemetery Memorial Ceremony in North Fork.

Book Club

“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is the book club pick organized by Fawn Gibson Morely for May 27 at 5 p.m. at the Oakhurst Branch Library (49044 Civic Circle) in Oakhurst.

Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon

The 15th Annual Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon is set to swim, bike and run into town on Saturday, May 30. Following the race participants and others may enjoy a gourmet pasta dinner at the Bluegrass and BBQ Awards Post Race Party. Visit www.basslaketri.com for registration information.

Grazing workshop

The Fire Safe Council of Eastern Madera County invites the community to a Grazing Workshop and Field Tour on Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Camp Oakhurst (36611 Mudge Ranch Road) in Coarsegold. Highlights of the workshop are planned to include live fencing and animal demonstrations, expert-led sessions, a field tour of grazed landscape and an introduction to regional use plans. Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczxtSncQF_9fnc7sH79AR2QMV_akVpFx33S6XQmXad6tcww/viewform.

Caring Veterans Oakhurst

Local group Caring Veterans of America meets on the first Tuesday of every month including June 2 at 8 a.m.forbreakfastanda9a.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.

Blessing of the Bikes

Bikers for Christ MM is hosting the 19th annual Blessing of the Bikes and Benefit Run for Helping Hands Parenting and Pregnancy Center on Saturday, June 6 at Mountain Christian Center (40299 Highway 49) in Oakhurst. Complimentary breakfast begins at 9 a.m. followed by the Blessing of the Bikes at 10 a.m. and KSU for the benefit Run at 10:30 a.m. Raffles, prizes, silent auction, lunch, music vendors and free entry to a Motorcycle Show compliment the day. All proceeds benefit Helping Hands. All bikes are welcomed at this community event.

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, including 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.).

Oakhurst Pride March & Picnic

The second annual Oakhurst Pride March and Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 13 as participants gather at the library at 9:45 a.m. – march begins at 10 a.m. along Highway 41 between Road 426 and Highway 49. At noon the group will join in a BYO picnic at Oakhurst Community Park for the first Pride Festival.

Kiwanis dinner fundraiser

Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis plans a fundraising Chicken Dinner on Friday, June 19 at the Oakhurst Community Center from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The dinner costs $20 and includes tri tip, cole slaw, baked potato and cookies. To pay by check or Zelle (no cash) contact Bill Mayhew at (559) 580-5813 via text or phone or email wmmayhew@gmail.com.