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Calendar for November 5, 2009 edition

(Updated: Thursday, November 05, 2009, 6:38 PM)

What's Happening

Saturday Nov. 7

Author visits Oakhurst - Award-winning author Andi Green of the WorryWoo series will introduce her new book from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mountain Candies & Gifts, 40315 Junction Drive. Details: (559) 683-3373

Saturday, Nov. 7

Library book sale - Book lovers won't want to stay home this Saturday. The Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library are hosting a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oakhurst Library on Civic Circle. Yosemite Coffee Roasting will provide free coffee. Details: (559) 642-4333

 Saturday, Nov. 7

Rooftop Follies - Don't miss an evening of entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Golden Chain Theatre. The event will benefit the theatre's roof repairs. There will be a live and silent auction, no-host bar, hors d'oeuvres and desserts as well as a variety of gift certificates. Tickets: $15. Details: (559) 683-7112

Saturday, Nov. 7

Martha's Market - A Christmas shopping opportunity awaits with unique gifts and good food. The Martha's Market Holiday Boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Church Anglican Parish Hall, 43140 Highway 41. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Options are Chicken Pot Pie or Shepherd's Pie with salad and dessert. Donation: $3.50 in advance, $5 at the door. Details: (559) 683-7374

 Monday, Nov. 9

"Books Are Fun" - Sierra Telephone is once again hosting the Sidewalk Sale Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Madera County Hospice. Details: (559) 683-4611

Sunday, Nov. 15

Seniors Got Talent - Calling all Mountain Area seniors who have some talent to share: Seniors Got Talent auditions will be held at 2 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. Details: Zona Cayhill (559) 641-6910

Friday, November 6

* Urban Circus, 7 p.m.; enjoy an evening of dance and talent by some of Coarsegold's most talented young performers. All proceeds support the schools. Rivergold Elementary School, Coarsegold. $5 students, $8 adults. Details: (559) 696-1151.

Saturday, November 7

* Democratic Club, breakfast 9 a.m.; meeting 9:30 a.m., Dr. Daniel O'Meara, "One Physician's Opinion on Health Care," Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40530 Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 658-2342.

* Martha's Market (the ladies of Christ Church-Anglican), 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; one-of-a-kind handcrafted specialty wooden items, holiday decorations, tote bags, unique gifts and more. Lunch served. Choice of Shepherd pie or chicken pot pie, salad and dessert. Parish Hall of Christ Church, Highway 41 at E.C.C.O., Oakhurst. $3.50 pre-order or $5 at the door. Details: (559) 683-7374.

* Yosemite High School Badger Band 3rd Annual Rummage Sale. Donations needed. YHS main parking lot, Oakhurst. Details: my3sons@psnw.com, joy@oakhurstcpas.com or call Laura (559) 474-2680 or Joy (559) 3738.

* Yosemite National Park Valley School Annual Fall Frolic Dinner and silent auction, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Fried chicken, roasted potatoes, vegetables, salads, desserts and beverage. Curry Village Pavilion, Yosemite National Park. $12 adults, $6 children. Details: (209) 372-4791.

* Yosemite Western Artist Portrait Show and Art Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Historic Gertrude School, 41760 Road 600, Ahwahnee.

Sunday, November 8

* Bass Lake Snowmobile Club, 2 p.m. If you're a snowmobile enthusiast, join us. Sierra Sky Ranch Dining Room, Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: basslakejt@gmail.com or (559) 676-1807.

Monday, November 9

* Books are Fun sidewalk sale book fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; portion of the proceeds donated to Madera County Hospice. Open to the public. Books and gifts at 70% off retail, cookbooks, children's books, CD's, variety of gifts and more. Sierra Telephone, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-4611.

Wednesday, November 11

* Veterans Day Service presented by the Little Church on the Hill Foundation, 11 a.m.; will give thanks for the sacrifice of thousands of men and women for the freedoms we and others enjoy as Americans. Service includes patriotic hymns, short message, prayers and readings. Service lead by The Rev. David A. Sebastian, pastor of Oakhurst Lutheran Church, Little Church on the Hill at the Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683- HOPE.

Thursday, November 12

* Yosemite Area Audubon Society program, 7 p.m.; Noted ecologist Jeff Davis will present a slide program, "The Rights of Birds; You, Birds and the Law." The public is invited. Refreshments will be served. Oakhurst Senior Center, Cinder Lane, Oakhurst. Details: (209) 742-5579.

Thursday, November 12

* International speaker and author Eros Christos, 7 p.m. and 10 a.m.; Eros Christos is will known for interacting with both dolphins and whales in the open ocean of Hawaii. He will focus on ego transformation and energetic frequency shifts, Positive Living Center, 49269 Golden Oak Drive, 103, Oakhurst. Details: pizelo@sti.net.

Friday, November 13

* Soup & Salad Luncheon, Cookie Walk and Granny's Attic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The Oakhurst Lutheran Women's annual event, Oakhurst Lutheran Church, 39255 Black Road, Oakhurst.

* Urban Circus, 7 p.m.; enjoy an evening of dance and talent by some of Coarsegold, most talented young performers. All proceeds support the schools. Coarsegold School, Coarsegold. $5 students, $8 adults. Details: (559) 696-1151.

Saturday, November 14

* Blood Drive, Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Yosemite Bank parking lot, 35344 Highway 41, Coarsegold. Details: Sherri Smith, (559) 676-5122.

* Ladies of the Lakes' Annual "Holiday Boutique," 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; one-of-a-kind handmade crafts and fine arts, high school scholarship raffle, bake sale, hot dogs and snacks. Benefits community projects. More than 40 vendors for your holiday shopping, Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse, Coarsegold. Details: Sandra McCart (559) 658-5990.

* Mom's in touch "Arise, cry out" prayer event., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; live prayer event led by Moms In Touch International. Join more than 175,000 moms in the United States and 132 other countries. www.MomsInTouch.org. Yosemite New Life Church of the Nazarene, Junction Drive, Oakhurst. Details: Diane (559) 641-6604 or (559) 760-6848.

* Our Lady of the Sierra Women's Guild Holiday Boutique, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; craft items, cookie walk, baked goods, door prizes and new this year is a nativity scene display. Soup and salad lunch $5, served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., church hall, 40180 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-3901.

Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15

* Madera Wine Trail's "Holiday Spirit" Weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; guest may purchase a passport glass for $25 at any participating wineries both days of the event. Madera County Wine Trail. Details: KC Pomering (800) 613-0709 or www.maderawinetrail.com.

Tuesday, November 17

* Blood Drive, Mountain Area Churches, 3 to 7 p.m.; all donors receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment and services. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: John Irwin (559) 658-6171.

Wednesday, November 18

* SOS - Service Organization of the Sierra presents the 27th Holiday Luncheon and Boutique, opens at 10 a.m. and Lunch 11:30 a.m.; Community Center, Oakhurst. $15 Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details: Susan (559) 299-7781.

Friday, November 20 to December 4

* Christmas Tree Auction, 8th Annual Holiday Event; Bid on-line prior to this special event. These additional items available only on-line. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club and other local charities. Details: (559) 683-9000 or www.SupportBGClub.cMarket.com.

Saturday, November 21

* Blood Drive, Jamba Juice, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; all donors receive a smoothie from Jamba Juice, 40208 Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: Dane Goodard (559) 658-8555.

* "Shopportunity" presented by Women's Council of Realtors, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do your holiday shopping in the mountains. Linens, candles, jewelry, home decor, baked goods, handbags, children's books and more, Community Center, Oakhurst. Free.

* Yosemite Area Audubon Society birding trip, 8 a.m.; Yosemite Area Audubon Society will lead a trip to Hornitos and Merced Falls Reservoir (McSwain Forebay) beginning at 8 a.m. Meet at the Mariposa rest area adjacent to the history center off Highway 140. The public is welcome. Bring binoculars, field guides, lunch and water. Mariposa Rest Area, Mariposa. Free. Details: (209) 742-5579.

Thursday, November 26

* Thanksgiving Day Free Annual Community Dinner, 12 to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited, reservations required. Coarsegold Community Center, 35540 Highway 41, Coarsegold. Free. Details: Karen (559) 642-2117 or Iris (559) 683-7415.

Saturday, November 28

* Bass Lake Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights, 6 p.m.; Caroling, pictures with Santa, free drawing for bicycle and raffle. Pines Village, Bass Lake. Details: (559) 692-8836.

Sunday, November 29

* Bingo - Special Play, 10 a.m.; Community Center, Coarsegold. Details: Agnes (559) 683-5646.

Friday, December 4

* Coarsegold Historic Museum Open House, 5 to 7 p.m.; Introducing the new "As We Were Told. Volume ll," original book also available. Refreshments will be served. 31899 Highway 41, just south Lucky Lane, through the gate and over the hill, Coarsegold.

Monday-Friday

* Senior Nutrition Program, North Fork , closed holidays; Community Center, North Fork. Details: Betty Lyons (559) 877-2653.

* Senior Nutrition Program, Oakhurst, closed holidays; Sierra Senior Center, Oakhurst. Details: JoAnn Foster (559) 683-3811.

* Senior Nutrition Program, Coarsegold, meals are served 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; closed holidays. Community Center, Coarsegold. Details: Sidney Wheeler (559) 683-7953.

Mondays

* Bingo, Coarsegold Community Center, doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo 6:30 p.m., food and drink. 35610 Highway 41. Details: Agnes (559) 683-5646.

* Canteen Coffee Time, 6 to 10 a.m. Free coffee offered to veterans and their spouses. Happy Burger, Mariposa. Details: Greg Fritz (209) 742-5351.

* Duplicate Bridge, 10 a.m.; Whittenburg Hall, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 658-8952.

* Alanon, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Yosemite Lakes Park Community Church, 43840 Patrick Avenue, Coarsegold. Details: (559)683-1166.

* Toastmasters Mountain High Talkers, 7 p.m.; develop public speaking with Toastmasters. Sierra Telephone Conference Room 49150 Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. Details: Sharon Gaston (559) 642-0019.

First Monday

* Mountain Community Women, 9:30 a.m.; Instead of speaker, this meeting is the annual "Taters and Tables" luncheon. Community Center on Road 425B, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 692-2947 or (559) 642-4711.

* Wild Wonderful Women & Friends, 4 p.m.; monthly meeting King Vintage Museum, 40680 Highway 41 next to Days Inn, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 658-7508.

Second Monday

* Madera Oversight Coalition, 6 p.m.; all welcome, Branch Library, Oakhurst. Details: Helen Brohm, (559) 641-2599 or www.moci.org.

* "Look Good - Feel Better" program, 3 to 5 p.m.; Cancer can rob a woman of her energy, appetite and strength. Call and get scheduled for the next class. American Cancer Society Oakhurst. Details: (800) ACS-2345.

Tuesdays

* Bingo, Oakhurst Senior Center, 12:15 p.m.; 11:30 lunch available with order placed 24 hours in advance at (559) 683-3811. Road 425B. 50 cents per card.

* Alanon, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; 49233 Crane Valley Road (426) New Community United Methodist Church, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1166.

First and Third Tuesdays

* MOPS, Mothers of Preschooler's, 9 a.m.; meet new friends, enjoy breakfast, speakers and crafts. Evangelical Free Church, 50443 School Road (427), Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-2254.

Second Tuesday

* Parkinson's Disease Support Group for the Mountain Area, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Yosemite Bank on Highway 49 near Raley's, Oakhurst. Details: Alan (559) 658-8696, Ext 412.

* Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; support group for individuals caring for persons with Alzheimer's or dementia. Valley Caregivers Lutheran Church on Crane Valley Road (426) and Black Road, Oakhurst. Details: (800) 541-8614 or Carol (559) 683-4045.

* Bingo, Oakhurst Senior Center, 12:15 p.m.; 11:30 lunch available with order placed 24 hours in advance at (559) 683-3811. Road 425B. 50 cents per card.

* Eastern Madera SPCA, 7 p.m.; attend if interested in volunteering. The Cat's Meow, 40315 Junction Drive. Suite C, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 642-6611.

* CA Women's Connection Luncheon, Teresa Daniel's "Life's circus tent," scrapbooking by Cheriese, music, reservations necessary, Sweetwater Steakhouse, Oakhurst. $12 inclusive. Details: Kathleen (559) 658-8705 or Janet (559) 642-2207.

Fourth Tuesday

* Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; support group for individuals caring for persons with Alzheimer's or dementia. Lutheran Church on Crane Valley Road (426) at Black Road, Oakhurst.

Details: (800) 541-8614 or Carol (559) 683-4045.

* Jamba Juice in Oakhurst, 4 to 8 p.m.; 20% of all sales between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. are donated to our local Boys & Girls Club. Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: www.supportbgclub.com.

Wednesdays

* Overeaters Anonymous, 5 to 6 p.m.; Positive Living Center on the Golden Oak Loop, Oakhurst. Details: Betty (559) 683-7016.

* Gold Dust Dancers Square Dancing and Line Dancing, Modern square and Line dancing, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., first night free. No meeting Nov. 25. Community Center, Road 425B, Oakhurst. $2 to $5 donation. Details: (559) 641-7765 or (559) 868-3319.

First Wednesday

* North Fork Women's Club, 10 a.m.; Scout building, North Fork. Details: (559) 877-8606 or 877-4806 or 877-2282.

First and Third Wednesdays

* Sierra Lions Club, 5:30 p.m.; regular membership meeting, visitors welcome. Ol' Kettle Restaurant Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: www.sierralionsclub.org.

First Wednesday

* Cancer Connection Group, offers support to cancer patients, family and friends, 6 p.m.; A speaker on nutrition and cancer will be providing some very valuable information for cancer patients. Oakhurst Medical Group. Details: Stella Delgado (559) 451-0722.

Second Wednesday

* La Sierra Guild of Children's Hospital Central California, 1 p.m.; Lutheran Church on Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. Details: Carol George (559) 641-7823.

* Women's Guild, Our Lady of the Sierra, Saint Dominic Savio and Saint Joseph the Worker, 9:15 a.m.; begin with 8 a.m. Mass and Rosary followed by breakfast and meeting, Our Lady of the Sierra, Oakhurst.

Thursdays

* Duplicate Bridge, 10 a.m.; Whittenburg Hall, Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. Details: Paul (559) 658-8952.

* Grief Recovery, 7 p.m.; GriefShare is a weekly support group and video seminar for all those left behind after the death of a loved one. Oakhurst Evangelical Free Church 50443 Old School Road (427), Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-2254.

* Bingo, Oakhurst Senior Center, 12:15 p.m.; 11:30 lunch available with order placed 24 hours in advance at (559) 683-3811. Road 425B. 50 cents per card.

Second Thursday

* Mountain Area Literacy Council (MALCO), 2 p.m.; An all-volunteer group, MALCO promotes literacy within eastern Madera County. Meeting begins with "tutor sharing" followed by the board meeting. New members welcome. Oakhurst Branch Library, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1456.

* Manzanita Garden Club, 10 a.m.; The Federal Trapper for Madera County will present suggestions for controlling pesky garden critters. Branch Library, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-8283.

Fridays

* Alanon, noon to 1:30 p.m.; 49233 Crane Valley Road (426) New Community United Methodist Church, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1166.

* Creative Writing class (memoirs), 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Merced College holds a no credit, no fee, memoir writing life story class. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: Joyce Stuhr, instructor (559) 683-5494.

First Friday

* Pasta Dinner, Our Lady of the Sierra, 5 to 6:30 p.m.; meatballs, beverage, salad, roll, cake. Beer and wine extra. 40180 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst. adults $7, preteens $3.50. Details: Jerry Roche (559) 658-6325.

Second Friday

* Senior Singles Dining Club (55 and older), dinner in restaurants or members' homes; Details: Mort (559) 642-3632 or Stephanie (559) 658-8981.

Saturdays

* Alanon, women only, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; 49233 Crane Valley Road (426) New Community United Methodist Church, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1166.

First and Second Saturdays

* Bingo, Oakhurst Senior Center, noon; food available and door prizes. Must be 18 or older to play. Road 425B, Oakhurst. Buy-in $10, option second and third pack $5 each, specials $1 each.

* Bingo, Sierra Lions Club, doors open at 10 a.m. Games held noon to 4 p.m.; Bowling Center, Oakhurst.

Second Saturday

* Mountain Road Rattlers, 8:15 a.m.; a vintage car club, chapter of MAFCA. Ol' Kettle Restaurant, Oakhurst. Details: President Dick Barnett (559) 658-8117 or Dave Nickel (559) 642-2520.

* Marine Corps League, Griswold Mountain Detachment 1121, 9:30 a.m.; Positive Living Center, 49269 Golden Oak Drive, Suite 103, Oakhurst. Details: Bill Volner (559) 658-2684.

* "Walking with God" hike group, 10 a.m.; this month we hike the Mariposa Grove, bring water and lunch. Meet at Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Highway 49, Oakhurst. Details: Claudia (559) 683-7332 or (209) 628-0973.

Third Saturday

* Bingo, Coarsegold Community Center, 12:30 p.m.; Doors open at 10 a.m. Food and drink available. 35610 Highway 41. Details: Agnes (559) 683-5646.

Last Saturday

* Better Breathers Support Group, 12:30 p.m.; elevator available. Anyone with COPD is invited to attend. Community Medical Center at 48677 Victoria Lane, Second Floor, Oakhurst. Details: Jackie Wilson (559) 683-4250.

Sundays

* Mountain Area Christian Singles, 9 a.m. Sunday School and 12:15 p.m. for lunch at various locations; Mountain Christian Center on Highway 49, Oakhurst. Details: macs@sti.net for weekly email news or call (559) 683-7332.

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