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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Weekend Special Edition

Out & About Weekend Edition
 
Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, Eastern Madera County,
Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

The Official Yosemite Guide
April 11 2012 - May 22, 2012
(This is a large PDF File)

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Sierra Sun Times
(The weekend edition is usually up-dated on the Wednesday before the weekend)

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Mariposa County
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BINGO first Friday of every month   
Bingo at the Senior Center in Mariposa
 
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Coulterville Happenings
 
Weekly:
  
“Dine at the V”
  
A complete dinner is $6, served from 6-7 p.m. every Wednesday at
the Tom Jenkins VFW Post #9454, 5019 Main St., Coulterville, Ca.
 
Monthly:
  
Northern Mariposa County History Center (NMCHC) Fund Raising Breakfasts

  Held the second Sunday of every month.
  
Produced entirely by volunteers, this Family friendly event is a vital fund-raiser for the private,
nonprofit museum located in the heart of Historic Coulterville…”the gold rush town to tough to die!”
  
Enjoy breakfast from 8 ‘till 11 a.m.
 
You get a generous serving of fresh eggs cooked “your way” with ham or sausage,
“all you can eat” pancakes & fresh fruit for only $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Families rate is just $15.00, covering breakfast for 2 adults & 2 children.
Raffle items include sterling silver and 14K jewelry as well as home baked goodies.
Held at the “Old School House”… at the corner of Broadway and Cemetery St.

Call 209-878-3750 or go online to:
coultervillemuseum.org for additional information.
  
Upcoming 2012 Dates:

June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
 
 
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MCHS Drama Club in partnership with
the Academic Boosters Club present:

 
'Scenes on the Apron' featuring special musical guest
The Adam Burns Band on Friday, May 18, 2012
 
“Scenes on the Apron” will include a variety of comedic skits adapted for the stage from T.V. shows
including Saturday Night Live and Portlandia.
Read More...
 
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Don't Miss The 27th Annual Coulterville Coyote Howl

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The 'Mariposa Mountain Rendezvous' is a mercantile marketplace to: Buy, Sell Trade, Eat, Meet & Play in Mariposa, California 
 
Mariposa Mountain Rendezvous
Open-Air Weekend Market To Set-Up Shop In Mariposa

Mariposa Mountain Rendezvous is a new open-air weekend market in Mariposa. It's intended to benefit the entire community of Mariposa and its visitors. Please join them throughout the Summer from Friday evening through Sunday for fun and exciting new crafts and art. Their opening day will be on Saturday, May 19th...
Read More...
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New Open-Air Marketplace
'Mariposa Mountain Rendezvous' Seeks Vendors

Vendors for Mariposa Mountain Rendezvous are being sought for weekends from May through October.
This open-air marketplace is scheduled to run on Friday evenings as well as Saturday's & Sunday's from 8 a.m. until dark...
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Yosemite National Park Offers Free Entrance Passes to All
Active Duty United States Military Members and Dependents

To show appreciation for those who serve in the United States (U.S) Military, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. The annual pass will be offered for the first time beginning Saturday, May 19, 2012, which is Armed Forces Day...
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Live The Dream! EAA International
'Learn To Fly Day' In Mariposa On May 19

The world of flight offers fun, freedom and experiences unlike anything else in the world.
And you’re invited to participate as Chapter 1261 of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts
an International Learn To Fly Day event at Mariposa Airport on Saturday, May 19...
Read More...

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Relay for Life at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds
 
 Saturday, May 19 & 20 starting at 9:00 a.m.
 
 sponsored by The American Cancer Society
 
 
  See Map
 
 Mariposa County Fairgrounds
 5007 Fairgrounds Road
 Mariposa, CA 95338
 
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Combining Fire Safety With Bird Friendliness

Learning to become more observant of seasonal wildlife activities can make us better stewards of the land, while at the
same time practicing fire-safety. Herein lies a win-win combination for us and the animals with which we share the land...
Mariposa County Master Gardeners Association is pleased to present:
COMBINING FIRE SAFETY & BIRD FRIENDLINESS, on Saturday, May 19...
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Coulterville Odd Fellows To Hold
A Breakfast and Raffle On May 19, 2012

On Saturday, May 19, 2012 the Coulterville Odd Fellows will be having a breakfast and raffle from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Lodge located at 5030 Main Street in historic Coulterville. On the menu is biscuits and sausage gravy and breakfast burritos with...
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 Eastern Madera County/ Oakhurst/ North Fork    
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OakhurstFarmersMarket
 
 
See Map

 True Value Parking lot
 Westlake Dr.
 Oakhurst, CA 93644
 
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Concert Phoenix Boys Club
 
 
 Friday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
 
 
See Map

 Yosemite New Life Church
 40390 Junction Dr.
 Oakhurst, CA 93644
 
 For more information contact: Barbara Ulman at 559-683-7227 
  
  
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Friday Night LIVE at Appellation California

Ap Cal Winery and Visitors Center presents their Friday Night LIVE Concert Series

Every Friday Night from 7 to 10 p.m. - May 4 thru October 12

FREE ADMISSION

Wine * Beer * Food * Bring a Lawn Chair * Pet Friendly


Concert Line Up For May:

May 18 - King Sugar

May 25 - Glen Delpit & the Subs

Click For More Details
 
 
 
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Community Event
 
 
FREE - Open to the Public
 
 Saturday, May 19th at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
 
 Come and meet all the emergency organizations and first responders
that serve Eastern Madera County at one convenient location!

Families are encouraged to bring their children to view the many emergency vehicles and meet the staff.
 
 
See Map
 
Oakhurst Community Park
49074
Civic Circle
Oakhurst, CA 93644
 
 
 
 
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 Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show At Bass Lake
 
 The 22nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held at Bass Lake on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Sponsored by the Bass Lake Lions Club, the show will feature over 50 of the finest preserved and restored watercraft to be found on the west coast. The show is the annual rendezvous of the Southern and Northern California Chapters of the Antique and Classic Boat Society of America and promises to be one of the largest of the season in California.
 
 The show takes place on the docks in front of Ducey’s On The Lake in the Pines Village on the North Shore of Bass Lake. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission fee to see the boats is $4.00 per person (children under 10 free) with proceeds going toward sight preservation and other community projects supported by the Bass Lake Lions, including a camp for sight and hearing impaired children.
 
 Bring your old eyeglasses, cell phones and hearing aids for recycling and get 2 free raffle tickets for the mega drawing.
 
 For more information, please call Jim Milligin at (559) 642-3420.

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Boys and Girls Club
 49165 Crane Valley
 Oakhurst, CA 93644
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See Map

J. Carol Graham
47177 Road 417
Coarsegold, CA 93614

 
  
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Calaveras County/ Angels Camp/ Murphy's
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Calaveras County Visitors Bureau
  
 
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Tuolumne County/ Sonora/ Groveland
 
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May Events:
 
April 20, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Fallon House Theatre “Ring of Fire” Johnny Cash View Details
April 20, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Stage 3 “Superior Donuts” View Details
May 5, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Central Sierra Arts Council – Tour de Sonora; The Art of Cycling View Details
May 17, 2012
Murphys “Classic Car Cruise Nights” View Details
May 17, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Calaveras Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee View Details
May 18, 2012
Central Sierra Arts Council – Friday Night Flick View Details
May 19, 2012
Summerville Parent Nursery School “Stars So Bright” @ Indigeny Reserve View Details
May 19, 2012
Twain Harte A La Carte – 16th Annual View Details
May 19, 2012
Black Oak Casino – Indian Market View Details
May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Central Sierra Arts Council – Sonora Arts Trails View Details
May 19, 2012
Seminar – Butterflies – Calaveras Big Trees State Park View Details
May 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012
Sonora Art Trails View Details
May 20, 2012
Rosemary’s Roses – Rose Day in Columbia View Details
May 24, 2012 to May 28, 2012
Strawberry Music Festival View Details
May 25, 2012
Joni Morris’ Tribute to Patsy Cline View Details
May 25, 2012 to September 7, 2012
Groveland Hotel – 2012 Yosemite Courtyard Cabaret Summer Concerts Series View Details
May 26, 2012
Lance Corporal Gavin Brummund Memorial Fundraiser for Palo Alto Fisher House View Details
May 28, 2012
Columbia – Memorial Day Salute View Details
May 31, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Columbia State Historic Park ” Diggins 1852? View Details
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