~ Out & About Weekend Edition ~
Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, Eastern Madera County,
Tuolumne County and Calaveras County
Official Yosemite Guide:
December 5, 2018 - February 5, 2019
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Mariposa County
Sunday Breakfast Dates for 2019:
August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
BINGO First Friday of Every Month
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Mariposa Senior Center Holds Free Medical Debt
Workshop with Central California Legal Services
on Friday, December 14
Big Trees Lodge Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 14
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Big Trees Lodge Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Master of Ceremonies Tom Bopp.
Complimentary cookie and Chef's specialty hot beverage served in the Lobby.
Visit Facebook page for information
Yosemite National Park, 8308 Wawona Road, Wawona
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Big Trees Lodge Holiday Ornament Making Evening
Saturday, December 15
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Help us decorate our trees. Holiday ornament making will take place in the petite dining room.
Visit Facebook page for more information
Yosemite National Park, 8308 Wawona Road, Wawona
How to Support Our Community Members in Need
This Holiday Season Discussed at Progressive
Mariposa Meeting on Saturday, December 15
Please join Progressive Mariposa members in welcoming Chevon Kothari, Health and Human Services
Agency Director and Alison Tudor, Alliance for Community Transformations Executive Director to
their next General Meeting where the focus will be how to support our community members in need
this holiday season. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15...
Enjoy Some Holiday Fun at the Mariposa Library Green
S.T.E.A.M. Makerspace Workshops in December
Saturday, December 15 Make dichroic glass jewelry with Aubrey Simpson.
Thursday, December 20: Beginning sewing—repurpose a piece of clothing to make a small pillow or gift bag.
Thursday, December 27:
Turn junk mail and other scrap paper into recycled paper art.
And don’t miss the monthly family movie on Wednesday, December 19 at 3:00 p.m.
featuring the charming film “The 12 Dogs of Christmas.”...
Yosemite Area Audubon Society to Hold Mariposa
Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 15
Annual Mariposa Christmas Bird Count, a free event sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Yosemite Area Audubon, is scheduled Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Among the many species that participants will observe is the Spotted Towhee, a common resident...
Yosemite Area Audubon Society Announces
Christmas Bird Count Schedule
Full Schedule
The Mariposa CBC will occur Saturday, December 15. Contact Len McKenzie for more information
and to get instructions and assignments to specific zones within the Mariposa count circle.
The Yosemite CBC, started in 1932, is slated for the following day, Sunday, December 16.
Prospective counters contact Sarah Stock to register and receive zone assignments for the Yosemite count.
The Lost Lake CBC in Fresno County will be held Saturday, December 29.
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge CBC will occur on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Contact Larry Parmeter for additional information and instructions.
The Oakhurst CBC will take place Saturday, January 5, 2019. Participants should
meet at the Burger King in Oakhurst for instructions and zone assignments.
Enjoy the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra's
17th Annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 15
Kiwanis Hayride and Bonfire at Triangle Market
Kiwanis Hayride and bonfire at Triangle Market on 3125 Triangle Road at 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
on Saturday, December 15 Santa will be there for the kids, family and pets.
There will be marshmallows to roast, free hot chocolate, and $1.00 Hot dogs.
Enjoy the Mariposa Museum and History Center Annual
Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 16
Mariposa County Arts Council Hosts Three Area Artists
November 15 - January 7
Half Dome Village Ice Skating Rink
November 26 thru March 31
Since 1928, visitors have enjoyed ice skating in Yosemite National Park.
Half Dome Village Ice Rink is a spectacular family-friendly outdoor skating rink in the heart of Yosemite Valley.
In addition to ice skating, you can enjoy a cozy fire pit and views of Half Dome.
Weekdays (Monday - Friday):
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday):
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Holidays:
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ice Rink Prices: Adult/Seniors = $9.75 - Children (Ages 12 & under) = $9.25
Skate Rentals = $3.75 (Helmets Free)
NOTE: Each ice rink ticket purchased is valid for up to two hours of ice rink use.
Half Dome Village, 9010 Curry Village Drive, Yosemite National Park
Skating Rink Grand Opening at Tenaya Lodge
Opened on November 16
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Winter is coming! That means the ice-skating rink at Tenaya Lodge is opening for the season.
Covered rink gives you the best of both worlds - shelter from the elements, yet still open to the great outdoors.
For grand opening, we'll be offering hot chocolate around the fire pit and good winter cheer.
The celebration and hot chocolate are free to all hotel guests.
Skating sessions are $16 for adults, $13 for children 4-12
Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp
SPCA Hours & Days of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday
Winter Hours Start November 6
Wednesday through Saturday
Adoption: 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Yard Sale: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
“Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets”
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Free coffee every Saturday morning when you shop at the SPCA Yard Sale.
Go into the shelter office and enjoy a cup!
You can help the shelter animals by donating items to the “forever” yard sale located at the shelter.
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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~ Upcoming Events ~ |
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Fun Holiday Events Scheduled at
Oakhurst Library on Thursday, December 13
on Thursday, December 13, during the library’s Story Time hour that begins at 11:30 a.m.,
Carolyn Campbell will introduce Santa Claus, her special guest, who is also known as Saint Nicholas.
Saint Nick, as he is also familiarly known, will join Campbell that day with Christmas stories and gifts...
Big Trees Lodge Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 14
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Big Trees Lodge Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Master of Ceremonies Tom Bopp.
Complimentary cookie and Chef's specialty hot beverage served in the Lobby.
Visit Facebook page for information
Yosemite National Park, 8308 Wawona Road, Wawona
&
Big Trees Lodge Holiday Ornament Making Evening
Saturday, December 15
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Help us decorate our trees. Holiday ornament making will take place in the petite dining room.
Visit Facebook page for more information
Yosemite National Park, 8308 Wawona Road, Wawona
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.
Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse, 30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway, Coarsegold
3rd Annual Bicycle & Toy Giveaway Co-Hosted by
G'ma and Pappa's & Sierra Shadow Casters MC
on Saturday, December 15
The third annual bicycle and toy give-a-way for under privileged mountain kids is scheduled for
10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 15th. The event is a collaborative effort of G’ma and Pappa’s
Motorcycle Apparel and the Sierra Shadow Casters Motorcycle club based in Coarsegold...
Free Training for New iPhone Owners to be Held
at the Oakhurst Library on Saturday, December 15
Now that you’ve taken a leap of faith into the age of technology and purchased an iPhone,
you may be wondering how this compact marvel of engineering can actually make your life easier.
On Saturday, December 15 a representative from California Phones will be available
at the Oakhurst Branch Library from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon...
Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse, 30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway, Coarsegold
Pancakes & Pictures with Santa at Ducey's on the Lake
ALL Dates SOLD OUT
Visit Facebook for more information
Golden Chain Theater Presents - "A Christmas Carol" The Musical
Friday, November 23 – Sunday, December 23
"A Christmas Carol" is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story.
With music by the composer of "Beauty and the Beast" and "Ragtime", "A Christmas Carol"
is an ideal choice for your family if you are hoping to create a beautiful holiday tradition.
Rated PG. Directed by James Mierkey.
Showtimes
Friday, December 14 - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 15 - 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 16 - 2:00 P.M.
MATINEE PERFORMANCE
Friday, December 21 - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 22 - 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 23 - 2:00 P.M.
CLOSING MATINEE PERFORMANCE
Visit the GoldenChainTheatre.org website for more information
Calaveras County Visitors Bureau
Tuolumne County/ Sonora/ Groveland