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.

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.

Oakhurst Kiwanis talk on senior fraud

Attend the Oakhurst Kiwanis meeting at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at noon at El Cid Restaurant and learn how to protect yourself and others with speaker Marlena Ledgerwood from Community West Bank.

Documentary at His Church

His Church ministry center (32011 Meadow Ridge Road) in Coarsegold will screen “The Great American Conflict,” from Iran Alive Ministries and Xs in the Sky films, on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at noon. The documentary is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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.

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.

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 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.

Cowboy Christmas

“Cowboy Christmas” returns to Oakhurst Lutheran Church (39255 Black Road off Road 426) on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Oakhurst Lutheran Church sanctuary. Tickets are being presold. The suggested donation is $20. For tickets, call (559) 683-4673 or email olc@sti.net.

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.