OCTOBER
Water park raffle announced
A fundraiser for the Woodland Elementary Boosters is now open.
The raffle is for a two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge for a family of four, including passes for the indoor water park or cash equivalent.
Local gift cards will be given to second and third place winners.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased with cash, check or through Venmo @WoodlandElementaryBoosters.
The money raised will help with field trips, class enrichment and more.
For more information, email Kristin Mankins at kmankins@mcusd.org.
No Kings rally slated for Oct. 17
Another No Kings rally has been scheduled in Mariposa.
The event is also titled “Vote Early,” and will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 at the Art Park in Mariposa.
A program will feature the history of voting in America and then a march to the drop box outside of the elections office to cast ballots.
Composting workshop scheduled
A composting workshop is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Happy Goat Farm in Mariposa.
The farm is located at 5030 CYA Road near the airport.
It is being presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension service, along with several other partners.
Topics will include basic compositing setup, what to compost and what to avoid, how to compost on the home scale, using compost for healthy soil and fixing common composting issues.
The workshop will feature experts from the field and is for anyone interested or already doing composting.
Call (209) 966-2417 for more information and to register.
Harvest Festival slated for Oct. 24
The New Life Cavalry Church is hosting an Harvest Night on Saturday, Oct. 24.
It will be from 5-7 p.m. at the church, located at 5089 Cole Road in Mariposa.
It is a night of family fun including free food, games, crafts for kids, S’mores, trunk or treat, balloon animals and more.
Pasta fundraiser is Oct. 24
The Chowchilla Mountain Women’s Club will hold its annual pasta dinner fundraising event on Oct. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the fire station on Creel Road in Ponderosa Basin.
The meal will be homemade lasagna, including a vegeterian option.
The club supports fire station needs and scholarships for future firefighters and emergency personnel.
Obers is featured artist of month
Mariposa-based painter Christine Obers is the featured artist at the Sierra Artists Gallery in Mariposa.
Obers creates portraits, landscapes and conceptual art, working primarily in soft pastel.
She has won numerous international awards, including the Circle Gold Medal from the International Association of Pastel Societies.
Her artwork will be featured in the window of the gallery throughout the month.
Visit christineobers.com for more information about the artist.
Candy being collected for Halloween
The Soroptimists in conjunction with the Mariposa Friends of the Library are collecting candy for the annual Halloween festivities on Jones and Bullion streets in Mariposa.
The donation deadline is Oct. 28.
For more information, call Mara Fritz at (209) 347-1982.
NOVEMBER
Farm Bureau changes date for dinner
The Mariposa County Farm Bureau has rescheduled its annual fundraising dinner.
The dinner will be held on Nov. 14 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds.
For more information and tickets, call the Farm Bureau at (209) 742-5875 or email mcfarmbureau@sti.net.
Black & White Ball set Nov. 7
The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds.
Door open at 4 p.m. There will be appetizers, dinner and a DJ with dancing. Also, there will be silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.
Visit jcfhospitalfoundation.org for more information, including tickets.
DECEMBER
Holiday concert scheduled
The Gold Country Singers will present a holiday concert at The Mineshaft, located at 3473 Merced Falls Road in Don Pedro.
It will be on Dec. 6 and although the start time is 2:30 p.m., there will be music by Harp And Arp before the concert begins.
Admission is free and everyone is invited. There will light refreshments afterward.
ONGOING
UC Master Gardeners helpline
The Master Gardeners Helpline is available on Tuesdays 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays 2 to 5 p.m.
Master Gardeners staff the Helpline and welcome home gardening questions of all types. If Gardeners can’t answer your question right away, they will research and get back to you as soon as possible. The Helpline can be accessed at (209) 966-7078 or mgmariposa@ucdavis.edu Home visits can also be arranged to look at the problem directly.
Sheriff’s Foundation accepting donations for animal control
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation accepts donations for Mariposa County Animal Control. Donations are tax-deductible and are earmarked for use by Animal Control.
Donate by mailing a check to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation, P.O. Box 5008-158, Mariposa, CA 95338 with “Animal Control” in the “for” section. To donate via credit card or PayPal, visit www.mariposacsf.org and choose “support animal control.”
Donations in increments of $25 are available for selection.
Mariposa Museum and History Center volunteers needed
The Mariposa Museum & History Center is always looking for volunteers who are interested in donating their time at the museum.
There are a variety of tasks or roles you can volunteer for, such as docent, tour guide, maintenance, landscaping, research, gift shop, board member and more. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, email info@mariposamuseum.com, call (209) 966-2924 or stop by the museum at 5119 Jessie Street.
Parkinson’s support group
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe. Meetings start at 11 a.m. and there are occasional guest speakers.All are welcome. For information, contact Val Pilcher at (209) 742-2531.
TOPS meets each Tuesday
The Mariposa Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets every Tuesday from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Methodist Church (4991 6th Street). New members are welcome and there is no charge for the first meeting.
No matter how much weight people want to lose, or if someone is happy with their weight and wants to maintain it, TOPS can help. There is a lot of support, some fun and lessons on how to stay healthy. For information, call Leslie Hummel at (209) 347-0572.
SCOPE seeks volunteers
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office SCOPE (Sheriff’s Community Organized Policing Effort) is seeking new volunteers.
If you are over 21, ambulatory, have a clean police record and a current drivers’ license, SCOPE could use your help. Applications can be obtained on the sheriff’s website or in the lobby of the dispatch office. For more information, contact County Coordinator Chris Adams at (209) 606-2553.
Northern Mariposa County History Center needs volunteers
The Northern Mariposa County History Center is always in need of volunteers. The NMCHC needs docents, folk school teachers, gardeners, researchers, sign makers, general maintenance and more. Contact the History Center at (209) 878-3015, nmchc1@gmail.com
Fiber Arts group meetings
The Mariposa Fiber Arts group meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 9 a.m. to noon.
Meetings are in the Senior Center activity room at 5246 Spriggs Lane.
The group does knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, weave and more. For more information, contact Saralynn Nusbaum at saralynnicd@gmail.com.
Garden show topics sought
The Master Gardeners of Mariposa County features weekly radio shows on KRYZ, 98.5 FM. Anyone who would like to suggest a topic about foothill gardening is asked to email mgandkryz@gmail.com. The show, Over the Garden Fence, airs at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Each month, a new subject is covered in half-hour segments and it also features interviews with longtime Mariposa County gardeners. The show is also available online at kryzradio.org.
Bootjack Stompers
The Bootjack Stompers Hall provides Line Dancing instruction for advanced line dancers on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and for beginning/intermediate line dancers on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. with line dance instructor Cheri Ridenhour. We also provide Square Dancing workshops on Tuesdays for SSD/Mainstream and Plus. SSD/Mainstream is at 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. and Plus is from 8:15 – 9:30 p.m. with Caller Rachel Phillips.
Beginning Square Dancer workshops (no prior experience) start each September. The Hall is also for rent (by the hour or for longer term rentals). Call (209) 813 – 0613 for more information or email bootjackstompers@gmail.com.
Mariposa Beekeepers
Mariposa Beekeepers meet every third Monday of the month, March through October.
Meetings are held at the Mariposa County Library from 7-8 p.m.
Wheelchairs needed
The Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club is seeking old wheelchairs, crutches and walkers.
The items will be used through the HERO Wheelchair Exchange program. People who want to donate, or those who need a wheelchair, should call Dave Wise at (209) 742-7004.
AA meetings
The How It Works Alcoholics Anonymous support group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall on 5119 Bullion Street.
How It Works provides support and meetings designed for those seeking help for alcohol addiction and anyone interested in learning about the 12 step recovery model.
Lactation Lounge
Mariposa County Lactation Lounge takes place the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in the Mariposa County Library Community Room (4978 10th Street).
Come join the group for tea and baked goods and sit in on the community support circle for expecting and new parents.
Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and receive support around common challenges while making lasting connections.
The Lactation Lounge is made possible through the collaborative efforts of California WIC and the Central California Alliance for Health.
Coulterville monthly Odd Market
Come buy or sell some odd treasures at the monthly Odd Market, every third Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the IOOF hall, 5030 Main Street, Coulterville.
Spaces are free (but donations are welcome) — all funds benefit the historic lodge building.
Email Willow Polson at willowpolson@gmail.com for more info.
Women’s Christian Chat Group
The Women’s Christian Chat group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Happy Burger in Mariposa.
The meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and all are welcome.
VFW meetings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6042 meets on the second Thursday of the month at the VFW Hall, located at the intersection of Jones Street and Highway 140.
Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 7.
Women’s Christian Chat Group
The Women’s Christian Chat group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Happy Burger in Mariposa.
The meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and all are welcome.
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