EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Tesoro Viejo Farmers Market

The Tesoro Viejo Farmers Market takes place on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. at Tesoro Viejo Town Center (4150 Town Center Blvd.) through Dec. 17.

Community Art Banner Auction Soiree

Own a piece of local art and help beautify your town at the Community Art Banner Auction Soiree on Friday, Nov. 6 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. Smokehouse 41 will provide a BBQ buffet and your $25 ticket includes a festive beverage and door prize entry. The bar will be open for drink purchases including a signature cocktail by Oakhurst Spirits. Banner sales benefit the Eastern Madera County Foundation’s Beautification Project. Visit www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/community-art-banner-auction-soiree for tickets.

Holiday Boutique

Ladies of the Lakes service group in Yosemite Lakes Park will again host its Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 7 in the YLP Clubhouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Carolyn Smith at (831) 320-7229 for information and application. Rental for a 10×10 space is $70 again this year.

Free Car Show

The 3rd annual LDS Mini Car Show is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 49967 School Road/427 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Corvettes, street rods, hot rods, classics, motorcycles and muscle cars. If it’s raining, please stay home. Preregister with Bill Mayhew via phone (559) 580-5813 or email wmmayhew7@gmail.com.

Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival

The annual Madera Pomegranate Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Madera District Fairgrounds (1850 West Cleveland Ave.) in Madera.

FOBL Library book sale

Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library (FOBL) will host Saturday book sales at the library located at 49044 Civic Circle in Oakhurst, including the Nov. 7 Special Holiday Sale (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) with Christmas-themed and coffee table books, collections, puzzles and more.

Soroptimist Chili Cook-Off

Join Soroptimist International of the Sierras’ 10th annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 3 – 7 p.m., at the Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B) in Oakhurst. Tickets are $25 in advance on Zeffy and $30 at the door; kids $10. Local chefs and restaurants compete for bragging rights of the “Best Chili in the Mountains.”

Patient Feather Ranch evening mixer

The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a mixer at nonprofit Patient Feather Ranch Rescue in Raymond for an afternoon of connection, conversation and ranch charm on Friday, Nov. 13 starting at 4 p.m. Guests can mingle while enjoying a safari-style experience with camels, Watusi and more exotic livestock. Visit www.oakhurstchamber.com for more information.

Pink Friday

The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce will again host Pink Friday this year on Nov. 20 from 4-8 p.m. in the Main Hall at the Oakhurst Community Center. Pink Friday is an annual nationwide shopping event held the Friday before Thanksgiving designed to encourage shopping at small businesses locally. The event is free to attend and, for chamber members, free to participate with a booth. $25 for a nonmember booth. info@oakhurstchamber.com.

Community Garden Action Meeting

Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst will host a Community Garden Action Meeting on Friday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. Rotarian and Master Gardener Randy Thomson. Email lacmgrst@gmail for more information. Free to attend.

Growing, drying and storing herbs

Master Gardeners of Madera invite the community to a class on herbs including three popular herbs and two that are drought and deer resistant. A Master Food Preserver will be on hand to discuss drying and storing. The class is from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Sierra Senior Center in Oakhurst.

Master Food Preservers

Sierra Senior Center will host Master Food Preservers on Friday, Nov. 20 from 2-4 p.m. with the topic of “Make and Take – Gifts from the Garden.” From scents to savory, enjoy using herbs and spices. The cost is $20. Phone (559) 365-6342 to reserve a space.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,” opening on Friday, Nov. 20 with performances at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, through Dec. 20. Visit www.goldenchaintheatre.org for tickets.

Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Auction

The Great Gatsby-themed 26th annual Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree Auction is set for Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. at Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp. Sponsored by MY Club, proceeds go to local nonprofits. Tickets are $150 each and are available at www.my.onecause.com.

MY Club Give Back Day at Raley’s

Here’s a chance to shop for a cause and support local youth. Raley’s Grocery Store (40041 Highway 49) in Oakhurst will host a “Give Back Day” on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. with 20 percent of sales to benefit Mountain Area Youth Organization, the nonprofit which oversees MY Club in Eastern Madera County. The Give Back flyer must be presented, available online and at MY Club.

Bass Lake Jingle Bash

The Bass Lake Jingle Bash brings the Golf Cart Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting together on Friday, Nov. 27 with festivities starting at 5 p.m. and parade at 6:30 p.m. in The Pines Village (54432 Road 432) in Bass Lake. The beloved tradition continues as parade participants arrive by 6 p.m. to line up in front of Out West and The Pines Village Pizzaria.

Small Business Saturday

Yosemite Cinema (40015 Highway 49) in Oakhurst will host a Small Business Saturday holiday vendor fair on Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meet local artisans, discover thoughtful gifts, handcrafted treasures and festive decorations. No purchase necessary to enter the gift card drawing.

Southgate Station Christmas Market

Christmas magic comes to the Southgate Station (40571 Highway 41) in Oakhurst on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local artisans, crafter, vintage sellers, jewelry makers and more. Text (559) 676-2542 for more information and to participate. Limited spaces are available.