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Yosemite Renaissance 39 Art Exhibit Opens

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OAKHURST—Yosemite Renaissance 39 showcases works inspired by Yosemite National Park and the California Sierra Nevada region, by artists from across the country. For over 150 years, artists have played an important role in the establishment of our state and national parks. They encourage people to visit iconic natural sites, and to protect our parks, wild lands and natural resources. Yosemite ...

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Last Call for Visions of Self Entries

OAKHURST—Time’s a-wastin’. Ladies, you’ve got just today and tomorrow to get your submissions in for the 4th Annual Visions of Self online art exhibition. The deadline to enter has been extended through February 1, 2024. Visions of Self is an international juried art exhibition for female artists. Last year’s show featured 100 pieces from nine countries and various parts of ...

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Palettes & Pathways: A Celebration of Artistic Journeys

OAKHURST – The Yosemite Gateway Art Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming art exhibit, “Palettes & Pathways: 9 Artists’ Perspectives.” This captivating showcase features the works of nine exceptionally talented artists: Shannon Grissom, Mary Beth Harrison, Carolyn Hartling, Barbara Liss, Gina Mims, Sandra Lee Scott, Teresa J Sharp, Lura Schwarz Smith, and Lisa Zylstra. The exhibit marks a celebration of ...

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Spark Your Creativity with Sketchbook Workshop Tues., Jan. 23

OAKHURST—Watercolor artist Teresa J. Sharp offers an opportunity to unleash your creativity with a two-hour sketchbook play workshop. The event, sponsored by Yosemite Sierra Artists, takes place on Tuesday, January 23 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Raley’s Community Room. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and youth 12 and older.  The cost is $30 for YSA members, $40 ...

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Carolie Jensen Teaches Basketry Workshop Jan. 27-28

OAKHURST—Create your own pine-needle basket. Beginners welcome! Artist Carolie Jensen leads a pine-needle basketry workshop on Saturday, January 27 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The workshop continues on Sunday, January 28 at the same hours. The event, a fundraiser for Yosemite Sierra Artists, will be held at Bodys by Boyd, 49643 Hartwell Road, Oakhurst. Cost and Registration The cost ...

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2023 Academic Decathletes Ready for Competition

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MADERA COUNTY — The 41st Annual Madera County Academic Decathlon speech, interview, and Super Quiz competitions will be held on Saturday, February 4 at Madera South High School. See map below. The 2023 topic is “The American Revolution and the New Nation.” “We are so excited to be back in person this year after hosting the event online these past ...

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Pines Village Arts & Crafts Fair Coming to Bass Lake

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BASS LAKE — Join us for the Pines Village Arts & Crafts Fair at The Pines Resort at Bass Lake. This awesome event will be held November 25 – 27, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission! There will be over 20 unique craft vendors on each of the dates, who will be selling their hand-made items and ...

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The Week’s Events: March 22nd

OAKHURST—Spring has sprung. Or has it? A little more snowfall is always possible even into May. Let’s enjoy whatever we get because we need it all–sunshine, rain, snow, sunshine all over again. If you are a regular reader of this column, you will notice a little something different this week. One-off events and those happening on a limited basis are ...

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The Week’s Events – March 1 to March 6

OAKHURST–This week’s list of events features a little bit of everything from shades of the Scottish Highlands to the hoof-stomping dust of a cattle drive. There’s truly something for everyone this week. TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Meditation & Yoga Classes – Sunday through Friday Vary – See Schedule Metta Yosemite – Gifts – Meditation – Yoga 40359 Highway 41, Suite 1, ...

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The Week’s Events – Feb. 21 – Feb. 27

OAKHURST — Will we or won’t we? As this is written, there is a chance of white stuff falling from the sky this week. Nevertheless, there are indoor and outdoor events to keep us busy, per the Visit Yosemite | Madera County website. Get your Yosemite visits in now while the crowds are (usually) few because starting May 20, 2022, ...

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