~ Out & About Weekend Edition ~
Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, Eastern Madera County,
Tuolumne County and Calaveras County
Official Yosemite Guide:
April 4 - May 15, 2018
('Click' link above to visit YNP website)
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(The weekend edition is usually up-dated on the Wednesday before the weekend)
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Mariposa County
Sunday Breakfast Dates for 2018:
September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
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Mariposa Library Makerspace Workshops
Upcoming programs include:
Thursday, April 19 - Design an Earth Day button (pin) to wear.Thursday, May 3 - Make a solar firefly light. (Registration required.)
Thursday, May 17 - Robotics. (Registration required.)
In addition to the Thursday workshops, monthly Saturday Makerspace programs will resume in May.
Mariposa AAUW Presents a Talk by John C. Fremont
Imaging Experts on Thursday, April 19
The Mariposa Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be hosting
“Talk Trek with JCF.” The program will be on Thursday, April 19 at 4:30 P.M. at Miner’s Roadhouse Inn,
and the public is encouraged to attend.
Mariposa County District 5 Supervisor Miles Menetrey
Announces Town Hall Meetings on Thursday, April 19
Mariposa County District III Supervisor Marshall Long
to Hold a Community Meeting in Catheys Valley
on Thursday, April 19
Earth Day Clean Up
Friday, April 20 meet from 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Meet at High Country Cafe 5180-5186 State Highway 140, Mariposa
Relay for Life Mariposa
Holds Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser
Saturday, April 21 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
at Hwy 140 & Hwy 49 North stop sign in Mariposa
Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Earth Day on
Saturday April 21
Public invited to celebrate Earth Day, National Junior Ranger Day, National Park Week,
Park Rx Day, and John Muir’s Birthday in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park will be hosting an Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in
front of the Valley Visitor Center. All activities are free for all ages and entrance to the park is free on Saturday.
32nd Annual Raymond Parade to be Held at High Noon
on Saturday, April 21
Experience History at Las Mariposas Civil War Days
in Mariposa on Saturday, April 21 & Sunday, April 22
Northern Mariposa County History Center
News & Happenings for April
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Hikes & Fieldtrips
| Trabucco Wildfire Class Saturday, April 21 at 9:00 A.M. |
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Earth Day on StripedRock |
CA Dreamers Return as Special Guests at Progressive
Mariposa General Meeting on Sunday, April 22
Progressive Mariposa are pleased to announce the return of
Tomas Evangelista and Doris Romero Baccala, co-founders of California Dreamers,
to the next Progressive Mariposa General Meeting on Sunday, April 22.
The meeting will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Miner’s Roadhouse 140 in Mariposa...
Wednesday through Saturday
Adoption: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Yard Sale - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets”
Mention above AD for a Discount
Go into the shelter office and enjoy a cup!
For drop off, items must be in working condition, and clothes must be clean.
Located at 5599 Highway 49 North just before the county recycling center.
Every day, folks drop off really cool stuff and we offer them for sale at bargain prices.
So, come by and shop till you drop!
This is a real shopper’s paradise! For more info call the shelter at 209-966-5275.
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Eastern Madera County, Oakhurst & North Fork
in Oakhurst Ahead of Wildfire Season on
Thursday, April 19 - Saturday, April 21
The three-day training will include the following classes:Thursday, April 19, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Shelter Fundamentals
Friday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Psychological First Aid
Saturday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Breakout sessions,
deployment fundamentals, workshop simulation, and graduation
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Join Yosemite Wine Tails for live music every Friday night.
Amazing local talent, anyone can join! Must be 21+ to attend.
40409 Highway 41, Oakhurst
Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Earth Day on
Saturday April 21
Public invited to celebrate Earth Day, National Junior Ranger Day, National Park Week,
Park Rx Day, and John Muir’s Birthday in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park will be hosting an Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in
front of the Valley Visitor Center. All activities are free for all ages and entrance to the park is free on Saturday.
Wood Carving Craft Fair
Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Join the Woodcarvers Rendezvous fun on Saturday and attend their Craft Fair and
Pinewood Derby Outlaw Race! Family friendly event and classes are open to all ages!
Admire the woodcarvings on display, check out the unique crafts and watch the kids do soap carving.
For more information, contact Larry Smith at 559-906-4198 or email woodtat@icloud.com.
Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous at Community Center of Oakhurst, 39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst
Coarsegold Business Expo
Saturday, April 21 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Live band, wine bar, prizes, vendors.
Coarsegold Historic Village, 35300 Highway 41, Coarsegold
Calaveras County Visitors Bureau
Tuolumne County/ Sonora/ Groveland