It's not much of an off--season

Editor's Corner

By David Richards

(Updated: Friday, April 04, 2008, 5:52 PM)

It will be a busy weekend in the mountains, just as it was last weekend.

It's refreshing too because we're still a few months away from the height of tourism season.

On Saturday, North Fork Town Hall will be the site of the Loggers Jamboree kickoff, where Jamboree queen candidates will be named. It is also a fundraiser for the North Fork Boosters.

The John Wayne Film Festival rides into town Sunday as a fundraiser for the Fresno Flats Historic Park and its parent organization, the Sierra Historic Sites.

The festival features three Wayne movies, complete with refreshments throughout the day.

And at $20, it's a bargain for residents and visitors alike, with the proceeds going to a good cause.

Also on Sunday, the Oakhurst Community Band takes the stage at 3 p.m. at Yosemite High School. The concert is free, although donations are welcome.

While the spring and early summer weather hasn't completely set in yet, it's great to have some nice community events we can go to and help out several of worthy local causes at the same time.

We hope you'll consider attending.

The issues above were discussed and chosen by the Sierra Star editorial board, made up of Betty E. Linn, publisher, and David Richards, editor.