Artist and gallery owner Gina Mims is pictured with her entry in the Yosemite Sierra Artists 55th annual exhibition currently on display at Yosemite Gateway Art Center featuring the work of more than 50 artists through July 6 in Oakhurst.
Free rides
The free Bass Lake Shoreline Shuttle and Oakhurst Trolley continue their seasonal runs. For schedules and more visit www.yosemitethisyear.com.
Open Mic
Open Mic 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.
Yosemite Sierra Artists Exhibition
Yosemite Sierra Artists (YSA) organization is showing its 55th annual Open Art Competition and Exhibition with the work of more than 50 artists through July 6 at Yosemite Gateway Art Center – Gallery 5 (40982 Highway 41) in Oakhurst. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed on Tuesdays. Visit www.yosemitesierraartists.org for more.
Villager’s Market at Bass Lake
Stop by The Pines Village at Bass Lake every Wednesday from 4 – 7 p.m. for the new Villager’s Market featuring a variety of fruit and veggies along with home baked treats, locally crafted goods and more.
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.
Children’s Story Time
Raven & Pines Bookstore (40044 Highway 49) in the Old Mill Shopping Center in Oakhurst invites the community to “Little Saplings Story Time” on Thursdays this summer at 11 a.m. for story reading and an activity. For more information phone (559) 658-2665.
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.
Cedar Valley VFD Pancake Breakfast
The first responders of Cedar Valley Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 18 in Madera County invite the community to its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 4 from 7-10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice and coffee. T-shirts will also be for sale. Donations for breakfast are $15 for adults and $2 for children 2-10 years old. The station is located at 44907 Lakeside Drive. Phone (559) 683-0600
Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree
The 66th annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, “Timber & Tradition,” rips into town on Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5 at the North Fork Recreation Center with all proceeds going toward the North Fork Boosters General Fund. Amateur and professional competition, Loggers Jamboree Royalty, Parade and Wood Chopper’s Ball are among the highlights of this beloved event. For more information and tickets visit www.northforkboosters.org.
Bass Lake July 4 Boat Parade
The Bass Lake July 4th Boat Parade sponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce is set with Penny Pie as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade begins at the entrance to Willow Cove at 7 p.m. as vessels head toward The Pines Resort, loop around in front of The Forks and head to Miller’s Landing Resort. Judging will take place in front of the Miller’s Marina between 7:30 and 8 p.m. The parade is free to enter – winners will be notified on July 5. Call Miller’s to register (559) 642-3633.
Bass Lake July 4 fireworks
Fireworks go off for Independence Day at Bass Lake at dusk. Sunset is at 8:22 p.m. This event is the largest of any in Madera County with thousands in attendance. Apart from this public display all combustibles and fireworks including so-called safe and sane fireworks are banned by CAL FIRE in the foothill communities of Eastern Madera County including Bass Lake.
Caring Veterans Oakhurst
Local group Caring Veterans of America meets on the first Tuesday of every month including July 7 at 8 a.m. for breakfast and a 9 a.m. meeting at Mountain 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.
YLP Art in the Park
Ladies of the Lakes in Yosemite Lakes Park invite the community to the third annual YLP Art in the Park in the YLP Clubhouse (30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway) in Coarsegold on Sunday, July 12 from noon to 4 p.m. where 10 local artists will exhibit their artistic talents. Refreshments will be available.
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