Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, Eastern Madera County,
Tuolumne County and Calaveras County
Official Yosemite Guide:
December 4, 2019 - February 4, 2020
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Mariposa County
Sunday Breakfast Dates for 2020:
August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13
BINGO First Friday of Every Month
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Bring Your Pets to the Mariposa SPCA
for Pictures with Santa on Friday, December 13
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Get your holiday shopping done at the Mariposa Christmas Store.
All products are made locally by Made in Mariposa Vendors.
Bring your children for some fun activities with Mrs. Claus from
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. on Saturdays until December 21st.
Schedule of Events with Mrs. Claus:
Saturday, December 14th - Create bookmarks with stamps & stickers
Saturday, December 21st - Storytime with Mrs. Claus
*All times are from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. at the Mariposa County Visitor Center
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Merry Mountain Christmas Parade
Your Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce is once again excited to partner with
the Lion's Club for a memorable Christmas Tradition--the Merry Mountain Christmas Festival!
This year the festival (parade & tree lighting) will take place on Saturday, December 14,
starting at 5:00 P.M. on Main St. with the parade and then moving to the Court House for the tree
lighting, cocoa, time with Santa, bonfire & more! This years theme is the "12 Days of Christmas"!
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Progressive Mariposa Hosts Special Guest Alison Tudor
at General Meeting on Sunday, December 15
Progressive Mariposa welcomes Alison Tudor, Executive Director of Alliance for
Community Transformations, as their Special Guest for their December General Meeting.
The general meeting will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 15
at Mariposa County Library’s Community Room...
Santa and Mrs. Claus to Visit the Mariposa Museum &
History Center at Open House on Sunday, December 15
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Many Ways to Help Support
the SPCA of Mariposa County
Winter Hours
Yard Sale: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
“Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets”
Mention above AD for a Discount
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.
| ~ Upcoming Events ~ |
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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wawona Hotel
Friday, December 13
5:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
The Wawona Hotel Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Master of Ceremonies Tom Bopp.
2:00 P.M.
The Wawona Hotel opens for the holidays
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Complimentary cookie and Chef's specialty hot beverage served in the lobby
5:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
The Wawona Hotel tree lighting ceremony with Master of Ceremonies Tom Bopp.
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.
Candy Cane Handmade Craft & Art Faire
Saturday, December 14
9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Stop by the community center for beautiful handmade crafts and art, 27 plus exhibitors.
Coarsegold Community Center, 35540 Hwy 41, Coarsegold
Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15
Saturday, December 21 & Sunday, December 22
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Golden Chain Theatre Presents:
"A Christmas Story" the Musical
This classic holiday tale centers on a mischievous, bespectacled boy, Ralphie, who dreams
of getting a BB-gun for Christmas. In the weeks before the big holiday, Ralphie, his friends
and his family get into all kinds of situations — including run-ins with a bully with
"yellow eyes," a tongue stuck to a flag pole, a bar of soap in the mouth, a garish leg lamp, a
major award and a Chinese Christmas dinner. Directed by James Mierkey, Rated PG.
Friday, December 13 - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 14 - 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 15 - 2:00 P.M. Matinee Performance
Friday, December 20 - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, December 21 - 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 22 - 2:00 P.M. Matinee Performance
Get Tickets: Click here
Visit the Golden Chain Theatre website
Golden Chain Theatre, 42130 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst
Oak Zen Meditation
Sunday, December 15
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Bodhi Oak Zen Sangha is led by Rev. Myogo Mary-Allen Macneil, a Zen priest in the
lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, the founder of San Francisco Zen Center.
Sunday Meditation session consists of two 25-minute periods of sitting meditation split
by 10 minutes of walking meditation, service, dharma talk, and tea.
Both beginning and experienced meditators are welcome. Meditation instruction is available.
Donations are gratefully accepted but not required.
For further information: www.facebook.com/bodhioakzen mamacneil@sti.net (559) 642-7470
Photographic Exhibit: Light on the Landscape
November 17th – January 4th
Every day until January 4th
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
In 1977, photographer William Neill found his life’s path when he moved to Yosemite to
work for the National Park Service… His life in photography has been an amazing
journey as witnessed by the incredible and intimate imagery that has resulted,
as well as the numerous books and articles written in the process.
Between November 17th, 2019 and January 4th, 2020, The Ansel Adams Gallery
will be exhibiting “Light on the Landscape - Photographs by William Neill”
featuring work made throughout an illustrious career.
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Visit The Ansel Adams Gallery Facebook page
Ansel Adams Gallery, 9031 Village Drive, Yosemite Village
Amazing artist specials!
Timberline Art Gallery Holiday art sale.
Paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and gifts.
Up to 50% off on some items.
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Visit: TimberlineArtGallery.com
Timberline Art Gallery, 40982 Highway 41, Suite 6, Oakhurst
Calaveras County Visitors Bureau
Tuolumne County/ Sonora/ Groveland
Looking For A Deal?
Tuolumne County Surplus Sale on Friday, December 13