Have you noticed the patriotic bunting around Oakhurst, Coarsegold, Bass Lake and North Fork, as shown in this photo of Southgate Station on Highway 41 in Oakhurst? The red, white and blue drapery comes courtesy of the Eastern Madera County Foundation and its beautification efforts – they awarded $1,500 to each town to support the bunting project now and in the future (Coarsegold already sported some bunting pre-rodeo). The decorations will remain up to celebrate the nation’s birthday July 4 and through Labor Day when they’ll be packed away for next year.
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.
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. All bikes are welcomed at this community event.
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.
Bass Lake Live concert
The Bass Lake Live summer concert series continues on Wednesday, June 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Pines Resort (54432 Road 432) in Bass Lake featuring the band Night Heat. Dinner buffet and drinks will be available for purchase. Visit www.basslake.com for more.
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 beginning June 4 at 11 a.m. for story reading (Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer) and an activity. For more information phone (559) 658-2665.
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.).
Music in the Meadow
The Coarsegold Historic Society invites the community to its annual fundraiser at the Coarsegold Historic Museum (31899 Highway 41) on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 4 p.m. with food, live music by the Executive Rockers, silent auction and 50-50 raffle for an entrance fee of just $10. For tickets and information call (559) 642-4448.
Madera County Food Bank
The Madera County Food Bank distributes free food at the Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B in Oakhurst) usually on the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon including June 11. For more information contact Mary Bowman at (559) 676-5637.
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.
Flag Day
Oakhurst Lutheran (39255 Black Road off 426) will hold its annual Flag Day Celebration on Sunday, June 14, which is Flag Day in the United States. The celebration begins with a fundraising dinner to benefit veterans at 6 p.m. (pulled pork sandwich, chips and ice water) for a $12.50 suggested donation followed by a program featuring Vietnam veteran Bill Brotsis, 1st Calvary Airborne, plus patriotic music, the Pledge and a flag retirement ceremony.
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 em ail wmmayhew@gmail.com.
Mountain Artisans Market
Held on the third Saturday of each month, Mountain Artisans Market returns to Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park (49777 School Road) in Oakhurst on June 20 from 4-9 p.m.
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