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| JANUARY 2008 |
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| FEBRUARY 2008 |
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Annual Crab Feed • Oakhurst • 559-683-6064 |
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Fresno Flats Ragtime & Vintage Music Festival • Oakhurst • 559-683-6570 |
| MARCH 2008 |
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Walking tour of historic Oakhurst, 10 a.m., meet at Oakhurst Community Center. Sponsored by Coarsegold Historical Society and SHSA. Donations appreciated. 642-4448 or 683-6570. Rain cancels until March 22) |
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| APRIL 2008 |
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Grand Re-Opening of The Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop • 5pm - 7:30 pm Catered celebration showing fine art, ceramics, photography, books of prose and poetry and quilting.
For more information please call 559-877-2487 |
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Western Stampede • Chowchilla
559-665-3728 |
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Raymond Parade and Family Fun Day • Raymond • 559-689-3341 |
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Walking tour of historic Hildreth and extension to Table Mountain. Meet at Spring Valley School, Road 200, at 10 a.m. Car caravan south to Hildreth. Refreshments. Donations appreciated. (Rain cancels until March 29) Coarsegold Historical Society 642-4448.
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11th Annual Bass Lake Spring Clean - 9:00AM • Volunteers meet at Recreation Point Picnic Area, Bass Lake for clean up day. Earn tickets for drawings. Free food and drinks. Call California Land Management's Linda Sadler, 559-683-3353 or email: sadlergraphics@sti.net
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Oakhurst Annual Wood Carvers Rendezvous, April 26, thru May 4, 2008. This special week of carving is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family and we would like to extend a special invitation to you to come and join us • Oakhurst Community Center
Oakhurst, CA 93644 - Contact: Larry Smith
Phone: (559) 658-2405 /
Email: woodtat@sti.net
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MAY 2008 |
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56th Annual Coarsegold Rodeo • Coarsegold
559-683-1952 |
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Walking tour of Historic Coarsegold, 10 a.m. Meet at the teepee in the Historic Village at Hwy 41 and Road 415. Donations appreciated. Coarsegold Historical Society, 642-4448. |
ART HOP • at the Community Art Gallery • for more information, please call 559-877-2487 |
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Chowchilla Chamber Golf Tournament / Pheasant Run Golf Course • Chowchilla • 559-665-5603 |
15-18 |
Chowchilla-Madera County State Fair -
Chowchilla • 559-665-3728 |
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Jazz on the Lake begins 15 week session •
Bass Lake • www.basslake.com
559-642-3121 |
23-26 |
Memorial Day Weekend Peddlers Fair -
Coarsegold • 559-683-3900 |
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Sierra Mono Museums OPEN HOUSE • May 24th, 4-6 pm - Sierra Mono Museum, North Fork, CA.
Special Exhibits, Raffle and Hors d' oeuvres • 559-877-2115 |
24-26 |
Mountain Peddlers Home & Garden Show-
Oakhurst • 559-683-7766 |
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Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork •
Saturday, May 31, 11am to 3pm • Featured Artist - Paul Henry Abram •
53789 Mammoth Pool Road (Rd. 225) •
The Old Saw Mill Site •
3/4 mile east of downtown North Fork
(559) 877-2487 |
| JUNE 2008 |
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Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork •
Sunday, June 1, 11am to 3pm •
Featured Artist - De Karlen •
53789 Mammoth Pool Road (Rd. 225) •
The Old Saw Mill Site •
3/4 mile east of downtown North Fork •
(559) 877-2487 |
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Jazz on the Lake • First in 12 week season Poolside at Ducey's, Bass Lake (559) 642-3121 |
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Art, Dinner and Music in the Meadow • A full day of featured artists of all mediums, followed by dinner and the toe-tapping music of The String Bandits until 8 p.m. The event is centered in Coarsegold and the Coarsegold Historic Museum at 31899 Hwy 41, just south of Lucky Lane. Information: 642-4448. (Interested artists please call Vivian at 642-6033.)
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Pleasure yourself by visiting the Community Art Gallery and Gift Shop of North Fork. Two renowned local artists will be at the Gallery to discuss and demonstrate their work in Photography: Paul Henry Abram and Ginny Jewkes.
They are truly two of the finest and most recognized photographers around, each with their own delightfully original styles. See them and 14 other local fine artists, on display now at the Community Art Gallery.
Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com |
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Walking tour of Raymond including a tour of the home of the old station master, 9:30 a.m. Meet at the General Store. Donations appreciated. Coarsegold Historical Society, 642-4448. |
Joan Brumley - Sierra Art Hop - 11am to 3pm - Light Refreshments Community Art Gallery, Old Mill Site in North Fork -
57839 Road 225 (Mammoth Pool Road) www.communityartgallery.com for info or directions (559) 877-2487 |
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Margaret Grahlman - Featured Artist - 11am to 3pm - Community Art Gallery, Old Mill Site in North Fork -
57839 Mammoth Pool Road (Road 225) - www.communityartgallery.com for info or directions (559) 877-2487 |
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Coarsegold Car Show
Coarsegold • 559-642-3084 |
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Community Art Gallery Presents: Saturday - June 28 - 11am to 5pm - Phyllis Overstreet, Watercolor At the Old Saw Mill Site, North Fork 57389 Mammoth Pool Road (Rd. 225) 3/4 mile east of downtown NF (559) 877-2487
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| JULY 2008 |
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Lions Club Annual Fireworks Display
Chowchilla Fairgrounds • 559-665-3728 |
11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery - Featured Artist - Paul Henry Abram, Photography - Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts start at 7 pm. Location is Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Schnoor & Howard) in Madera. For more information please go to www.maderachamber.com |
11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery - Featured Artist - Margaret Grahlman, Watercolor - Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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11am to 5pm - Sierra Art Hop - Featured Artists: Amber Castillo and De Karlen - Free Refreshments - Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts start at 7 pm. Location is Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Schnoor & Howard) in Madera. For more information please go to www.maderachamber.com |
11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery Featured Artist - Ginny Jewkes - Photographer/Writer - Ginny will be there to autograph her book, High Mountain Tea, a compilation of her prose and photography. Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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Annual Kid's Fishing Derby - Madera Municipal Golf Course - 23200 Avenue 17, Madera - Children ages 6-12, accompanied by a parent, bring your poles adn bait and have a great time! Prizes and breakfast will be available for this early morning event. (Pre-registration required) Start time 7:00 a.m. For more information please call Leon Emo @ 559-661-5478. |
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11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery Featured Artist - David Caris, Ceramics. Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery Featured Artist - Phyllis Overstreet, Watercolor - Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery Featured Artist - Dot Morris, Watercolor - Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts start at 7 pm. Location is Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Schnoor & Howard) in Madera. For more information please go to www.maderachamber.com |
11am to 5pm - Community Art Gallery Featured Artist - Sharon Bortugno, Watercolor - Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions.
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| AUGUST 2008 |
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Community Art Gallery of North Fork Presents: Featured Artist - Phyllis Overstreet, Watercolor. August is Affordable Art Month - most art 25 to 40% off. Visit all of us at www.communityartgallery.com. Open Every Sat. & Sun., 11am to 5pm - At the Old Mill Site in North Fork. (559) 877-2487 for info or directions. |
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38TH Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow • North Fork Recreation Center, North Fork CA
for information • (559) 877-2115 • www.sierramonomuseum.org |
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Timberline Art Gallery • 559-683-3345 •
Email: jthuffman@netptc.com • Event Date(s): August 7 thru October 5 • Art Show ***Journeys** at Timberline Two reception Saturday August9 & September 13,
11 AM-5PM |
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts start at 7 pm. Location is Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Schnoor & Howard) in Madera. For more information please go to www.maderachamber.com |
The Pines Bar Custom Car Show @ Bass Lake. Show times 12 noon to 5 p.m. Open and free to the public. For registration information and details, visit http://basslake.com/pdf/CarShow.pdf or call Theresa Juras (559) 692-8820 |
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Join Yosemite lovers, art lovers, collectors and artists for an art auction to benefit Yosemite Renaissance on August 28 at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite! These popular and exciting auctions feature the work of artists who have exhibited in the Yosemite Renaissance competition as well as those who have participated in the park's Artist-in-Residence program. Paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture and fabric art will be included. Starting August 16, pieces up for auction will be available for viewing at www.yosemiterenaissance.org. On-line bids will be accepted up to 5 pm on August 28. Works will be on display at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28. A reception with food and drink will precede the live auction, which will begin at 6 pm. No admission charge. All proceeds benefit the Artist-in-Residence program of Yosemite Renaissance, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the arts of Yosemite. For more information: www.yosemiterenaissance.org |
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts start at 7 pm. Location is Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Schnoor & Howard) in Madera. For more information please go to www.maderachamber.com |
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Hot August Nights Chili Cook-Off and Car Show • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Raley's Shopping Center Hwys 41 and 49, Oakhurst • Live Music, Dancing, Chili Tasting, Raffle Prizes |
Aug 29- Sept 1 |
Labor Day Weekend Peddlers Fair
Coarsegold • 559-683-3900 |
| SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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Run for the Gold Car Show • Oakhurst -
Mark your calendars for September 5 & 6 for the best yet sixth annual Run for the Gold Car Show. For car show information call 559-877-6500 or for vendor/swapper information, call 550- 642-2635 or visit ww.runforthegold.net. |
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Summer Concerts in the Park - Concerts start at 7 pm. Location is Lions Town & Country Park (corner of Schnoor & Howard) in Madera. For more information please go to www.maderachamber.com |
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Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce Classic Car Show • Chowchilla / Civic Center Plaza
559-665-5603 |
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12th Annual Mountain Heritage Day at Fresno Flats • Oakhurst • 559-683-6570 |
25-29 |
Pontiacs of Central California Car Show at The Pines Resort • Come see this exciting show of cars in beautiful Bass Lake |
26-28 |
Yosemite Flute Festival • Oakhurst
559-642-4616 |
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Old Timer's Day Parade & Celebration
Madera . 559-675-7071 |
Old Timer's 'Day in the Park' • Madera
559-673-0291 |
Walking tour of Historic Coarsegold, 10 a.m. Meet at the teepee in the Historic Village at Hwy 41 and Road 415. Donations appreciated. Coarsegold Historical Society, 642-4448. |
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| OCTOBER 2008 |
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Picayune Rancheria Pow Wow • Coarsegold
559-683-6633 |
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Chowchilla's Annual Golf Tournament • Pheasant Run Golf Course, Chowchilla • 1:00 pm Shotgun Start • for more information please call 559-665-5603 |
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4th Annual Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century & Time Trial Bicycle Run • The Fresno Cycling Club www.fresnocycling.com |
11-12 |
Fall Chocolate and Wine Festival • Oakhurst 559-683-7766 |
Sierra Art Trails • Eastern Madera County
559-658-8343 |
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Madera High School Class of 1988 - 20 year Reunion for Madera High. The previously scheduled date of October 4th at the Golf Course has been cancelled. Join the 170+ classmates at www.MaderaHighClassof88.com for complete details. - Pardini's 2257 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 5:30 - 11:30 pm
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Tarantula Festival • Coarsegold
559-683-3900 |
| NOVEMBER 2008 |
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10th Annual Bass Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony • Pines Village, Bass Lake
559-692-8868 |
| DECEMBER 2008 |
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Tractor Parade of Lights • Madera
559-673-5952 |
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Christmas Tree Lighting • Oakhurst
559-683-7766 |
41st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Chowchilla • 559-665-8640 |
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Christmas Tree Lighting • Madera Ranchos
559-645-4001 |
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| Ongoing Events |
Every Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day |
Jazz on the Lake • Every Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Poolside at Ducey's, Bass Lake:
- May 23: Nite Flite uses the distinctive sound of Latin jazz as the base of percussion-driven music, fusing rhythm and blues with the beat of classic rock chart toppers.
- May 30: Papa Bear and Company presents a great mix of rhythm & blues, Motown, jazz and oldies sure to get fingers snapping and dancing shoes tapping.
- June 6: 'Nuff Said, a talented quartet of superb musicians, uses four part vocal harmonies to produce an exciting night of rock and roll to stir the soul.
- June 13: Arrival is a classic rock party and dance show full of high energy and dynamic talent that makes for an electrifying evening for all.
- June 20: Time Slip takes a musical journey to past hits from the greatest groups of all time. Once the music starts, the dancing begins.
- June 27: Nite Flite
- July 4: The Beach Band presents the dance-happy beat known as the surfer sound. Their tight vocal and instrumental harmonies are powered by superb musicianship.
- July 11: Sunset Steel Drum Band is a unique musical gumbo blending the sound of the Caribbean with the beat of America's dance hits. It's a funky musical slugfest where Belefonte meets Santana.
- July 18: Horizon offers an eclectic evening of music and dancing by combining Tex-Mex, Salsa and Rancheros hits with Country, Top 40, Oldies and classic rock.
- July 25: ‘Nuff Said
- August 1: Papa Bear and Company
- August 8: Nite Flite
- August 15: Sunset Steel Drum Band
- August 22: Time Slip
- August 29: ‘Nuff Said
Concert only admission (no dinner included) is also available for adults at $12 and for children ages 5-12 at $8. Pre-paid dinner reservations are required for Jazz on the Lake concerts and can be made by calling the concert hotline at 559-692-8857. Concert information in also available online at www.basslake.com.
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Every Sunday from 1-2 pm |
Willow Bridge Books • Every Saturday afternoon there is a lecture or author event at the bookstore. Call for more information.
559-692-BOOK or 1-877-579-BOOK.
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Every Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
Art Classes for Children • Tuesdays 3 to 4:30 pm
Open to ages 7 to 15 • Art supplies & paper included $16 • For an afternoon of FUN! • 559-683-4032 • Home Studio: 45329 N. Oakview Drive,
Oakhurst, CA 93644 |
