March 19, 2019 - The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team will be hosting the 9th Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The event will be held in Building A at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds located at 5007 Fairgrounds Rd. Technical demonstrations will begin at 5:00 P.M. The 6:00 P.M. sit-down rib, sausage, beans, salad and dessert dinner will be prepared by the Lions Club and served by SAR Team members.

A limited number of $25 tickets are available from SAR members, at Trent's, Happy Burger and at the Sheriff's Office. Contact Kristie or Andrea at (209) 966-3615 for information and tickets.

Raffle prizes will include guns, outdoor gear, electronics and a wide variety of other items. 8 special cakes will be auctioned.

The SAR Team assists the Mariposa Sheriff's Office with searches for missing children and adults, rescues in over-the-bank vehicle accidents and fire evacuations.  Within the past year the Team has participated in over 20 missions.

The SAR Team is made up of volunteer members ranging in age from high school students to retirees. Members are required to provide their own equipment, such as hiking gear, GPS units, backpacks, tents, climbing harnesses, headlamps and Jeeps. The equipment and training are expensive, and, with the exception of Swiftwater Rescue equipment, nearly everything is bought by members or through donations.

We appreciate the community's support, which enables us carry out our mission “That Others May Live”.