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 @WoodlandElementary Boosters.
The money raised will help with field trips, class enrichment and more.
For more information, email Kristin Mankins at kmankins@mcusd.org.
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
Fischer is featured artist
Hannah Fischer, M.F.A., is the featured artist for November at the Sierra Artists Gallery.
Her versatile work in acrylic on canvas includes depictions of the Sierra Nevada, as well as narrative paintings from travels to Peru.
She also works with wild crafted local clay and fires her vessels in a pit, an ancient firing method.
A lifelong artist and designer, she has lived and worked in Mariposa for almost 10 years. She has exhibited paintings nationally and won many awards.
Visit artsouljourneys.com for more information. The gallery is located in downtown Mariposa.
School play sets three shows
The Mariposa County High School Theater Club will present Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in November.
Shows will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 15
The show will be in the Richard D. Fiester Auditorium at the high school.
Presale tickets are $8 for kids and seniors and $12 for adults. Tickets are $10 and $15 at the door.
Visit gofan.co/event/6965624?schoolId=CA16947 to purchase tickets.
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 every Monday 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 mariposafiberarts@gmail.com.
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.
Piecemakers meet monthly
The Mariposa Piecemakers Quilt group meets the second Saturday of each month at the Mariposa Lutheran Church.
The two-hour meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. and anyone interested in quilting, regardless of experiences, is welcome.
For more information, call Kim Torvinen at (209) 966-4953.
Airport board needs members
The Mariposa Airport Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for alternate positions on the board.
Anyone who may have an interest in supporting the Mariposa Yosemite Airport should contact board vice-chair, Roy Anderson, at androy51@gmail.com.
The group meets bi-monthly and works on various issues related to the airport.
Farmers’ Market
The Mariposa Certified Farmers’ Market is happening every Wednesday from May-October from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at 5029 Stroming Road.
Come out and support your local farmers, ranchers and artisan bakers and makers. EBT is accepted market-wide.
The Way
“The Way” Bible based 12 step meeting meets every Tuesday at Happy Burger (5120 Highway 140) at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Trade AA and Narcotics meetings
Trade Recovery Center hosts Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings and Narcotics Anonymous meetings for anyone seeking support in their recovery journey.
AA meetings take place at Trade Recovery Center (5112 Bullion Street) on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 5-6 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meetings take place in the same location on Tuesdays from noon-1 p.m. These meetings are open to anyone seeking support.
Walk-ins are welcome and sign up is not required. Coffee and refreshments provided. For more information call the Trade Recovery Center Office at (209) 742-5095.
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