BINGO

Coarsegold Community Center -- Mondays and Third Saturdays; Monday 10 a.m., senior meals 11:30 a.m., games start 12:15 p.m., Saturday bingo 10:30 a.m., games at noon. 35610 Hwy. 41, Coarsegold. Details: Agnes (559) 683-5646.

Senior Center Bingo -- Noon every Thursday and First two Saturdays; 49111 Cinder Lane - behind the community center, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-3811.

Oakhurst Elks Lodge -- 12 p.m. Fourth Saturday; doors open at 10 a.m., no alcohol, or minors. 42484 Hwy. 41 across from Bass Lake Road (222) turnoff, Oakhurst. Details: George (559) 683-2717.

CLASSES

Helping Hands presents "Earn While You Learn" Parenting Classes -- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; receive baby bucks while attending classes. Call for schedule and class times. Child care not provided. Pregnancy and Parenting Center, 40356 Oak Park Way, Suite A, Oakhurst. Details: Kenya Deto (559) 642-2229.

CLUBS

Grandmothers Club - 24 -- 10:30 a.m. First Wednesday; The Village Clubhouse, 46777 Oonay Nation Road, Coarsegold.

Republican Party of Madera County (RPMC) -- 11:30 a.m., call for location of lunch meeting. First Monday; www.MaderaGOP.org. County wide meeting, Madera. Details: Bobbie (559) 683-0719.

Our Lady of the Sierra Women's Guild -- 8 a.m. Second Wednesday; Saint Dominic Savio and Saint Joseph the Worker Guild. Mass, Rosary followed by breakfast and meeting. Our Lady of the Sierra, Indian Spring Road, Oakhurst.

Bass Lake Lions -- 8 a.m. Second and Fourth Wednesdays; Dru Bratty, President. Ducey's Restaurant, Bass Lake. Details: www.basslakelions.org/index.php.

North Fork Women's Club -- 10 a.m. First Wednesday; Scholarship funding for women. Mill Site meeting room, 57839 Road 225, North Fork. Details: Mary Collins (559) 877-4332 or mimi@netptc.net.

North Fork Women's Club - Craft & "Mini" Bake Sale -- 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Second Wednesday; non-profit funds for Women's Scholarships. Post Office parking lot, 33173 Road 222, North Fork. Details: Mary Collins (559) 877-4332 or mimi@netptc.net.

Spring Valley 4-H -- 6:30 p.m. First Monday; general club business and group activities. Minarets High School multipurpose room, O'Neals. Details: Sandra McDougald (559) 822-2289.

Oakhurst Democratic Club -- 9 a.m. Saturday, July 7; Kevin Hall, Central Valley Air Quality Coalition and the Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service award winners. Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40530 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 658-2342.

DANCING

Gold Dust Dancers - Square Dancing and Line Dancing -- 6 - 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Line dancing first hour followed by square dancing. Community Center, Road 425B, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 641-7765 or (559) 868-3319.

ETC.

Farmer's Market - Oakhurst -- 4 - 7 p.m. Thursdays; Locally grown produce, prepared foods and hand-crafted products. True Value Home Center on Hwy. 49, Oakhurst. Free. Details: Sheila or Theresa (559) 683-7117 .

Farmer's Market - Bass Lake -- 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; many vendors, entertainment, fresh flowers, jams, honey soap and produce is wonderful fresh from the farm. Pines Village, Bass Lake. Details: farmersmarket@sti.net .

Food Matters -- 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10; entertainment, dinner and demos on preparation of food served. Lecture by Dr. Ron Brix about healthy foods. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 50690 Road 426, Oakhurst. Donations accepted. Details: Reservations (559)683-7312 or sherryroot98@yahoo.com.

FOOD BANK

Raymond Community Church -- 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 3; Some fresh, perishable food and other items. Some foods have limits so enough for everyone. Bring bags with you. Community Church - 325505 Road 600, Raymond. Free. Details: (559) 237-3663.

Coarsegold Historic Village -- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 10; Some fresh, perishable food and other items. Some foods have limits so enough for everyone. Bring bags with you. 35300 Hwy. 41, Coarsegold. Free. Details: (559) 237-3663.

Oakhurst - Sears Parking Lot -- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 17; Some fresh, perishable food and other items. Some foods have limits so enough for everyone. Bring bags with you. 40322 Junction Drive, Oakhurst. Free. Details: (559) 237-3663.

North Fork -- 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 24; Some fresh, perishable food and other items. Some foods have limits so enough for everyone. Bring bags with you. Grace Community Church, 56442 Road 200, North Fork. Free. Details: (559) 237-3663.

FUN & GAMES

4th July - Family Freedom Fest -- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 4; food, vendors, children activities, bounce house and water slide, crafts, etc. Patriotic music, color guard, speakers, and children's performance. Historic Village, 35300 Hwy. 41, Coarsegold. Free. Details: (866) 565-1379 .

"Whine & Noses" to benefit EMC-SPCA -- 6 p.m. Friday, July 6; hors d'oeuvres, no host bar, raffle prizes, live music. Proceeds for the No Kill Shelter building fund. Western Sierra Nursery, 49266 Golden Oak Dr., Oakhurst. $10 donation.

FUNDRAISERS

Drive-thru Tri-Tip Dinner by the Oakhurst Mountain Lions -- 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 29; served with beans, coleslaw, roll. All proceeds to Diabetes research and the Lions Eye Foundation. Sierra Star parking lot, 49165 Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. $10. Details: Wayanne Markley (559) 683-4475.

EMC SPCA - Bake Sale -- 8 a.m. Saturday, June 30; all proceeds benefit EMC SPCA. Last bake sale of the season. True Value Home Center on Hwy. 49, Oakhurst.

Steven Jacobs for Honorary Mayor Campaign - Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum -- 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30; Joanne Hoove will be speaking on the History of Men's and Women's Hats. All proceeds benefit museum. 40680 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. $3 admission. Details: (559) 658-6999.

Dinner & Concert - Hillside Baptist Church -- 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 6; proceeds to help fund Kid's summer camp. Performing ensemble from Calif. Baptist University of Riverside. Road 200 at Wyle Ranch Rd., North Fork. $10. Details: Sarah (559) 877-7771.

Pancake Breakfast - Kiwanis -- 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7; pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Community Center on Road 425B, Oakhurst. $6 adults, $3 children 12 and under, 5 and under Free.

GARDENING

Manzanita Garden Club -- 10 a.m. Second Thursday; call for location, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-4402.

Mountain Laurel Garden Club -- 10 a.m. First Friday; Meet at members homes, mountain community. Details: Cheryl (559) 683-4079.

MUSIC

"1776 the Musical" at the Tollberry Theater -- 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. Matinees on Saturday Saturday, June 23 to June 28; 4th of July matinee at 12 p.m., no evening show on Saturday June 30. All proceeds to scholarship and Sierra High Adopt-a-seat program for the PC> Sierra High presentation center, 33326 Lodge Road, Tollhouse. $12 adults, $8 students and seniors. Details: (559) 8552686.

"Celebrate America" performed by the Oakhurst Community Concert Band -- 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1; Bring your American flag and celebrate. Master of ceremonies Jim Patterson, former mayor of Fresno and 23rd Assembly District candidate. Video choreography and patriotic salute to veterans. Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Hwy. 49, Oakhurst. Free. Details: oakhurstband.com. Randy Hyatt (559) 977-9782.

Summer Concert - DeWitt & Franklin -- 6 p.m. Saturday, July 7; bring your picnic and blanket, enjoy music and dancing. Some bench seating available. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. $5. Details: (559)642-2975.

Summer Concert - The Baloney Creek Band featuring the Barefoot fiddler -- 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14; bring your picnic and blanket, enjoy music and dancing. Some bench seating available. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. $5. Details: (559)642-2975.

Summer Concert - Trespassers -- 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21; bring your picnic and blanket, enjoy music and dancing. Some bench seating available. Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. $5. Details: (559)642-2975.

NETWORKING

Oakhurst Women's Connection "Happy Birthday America" -- 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 10; Keynote speaker: Pam Korgan. Special Music with the Seabergs "Sing Along." Sweetwater Steak House, Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. $12 inclusive, reservations necessary. Details: Janet (559) 642-2007.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Loggers' Jamboree North Fork's "53rd" Annual Event by the North Fork Booster's Club -- Saturday, June 30 to July 1; Saturday - Pro-Am 10 a.m., 12 p.m. "Horseshoe tournament." 5 p.m. Parade on Road 200. 6 p.m. Tri-tip dinner and dancing. Sunday events include Ax throwing, log rolling, log birling, choker setting, tree falling and hot saws. Food and craft booths. 1st prize drawing for $1,000 vacation package, $200 package and $50 in lottery tickets. Recreation Center, North Fork. call for ticket information . Details: Cathey Thornburg (559) 676-7766 or 877-2237.

PUBLIC FORUMS

Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor Tom Wheeler -- 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28; Contact Supervisor Wheeler with any questions or visit www.madera-county.com/supervisors/wheeler.html. Wasuma School Cafeteria, 43109 Hwy. 49, Ahwahnee. Details: (559) 662-6050.

SCOUTS

Boy Scout Troop - 357 -- 7 p.m. Mondays; boys ages 11(or in 6th grade) to 17. Scout Building, North Fork. Details: Dave Smith (559) 877-2186.

Boy Scout Troop - 341 -- 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; boys ages 11(or 6th grade) to 17. Sierra Ambulance Conference Room, Oakhurst. Details: Tony McLean (559) 683-0974.

SELF-HELP GROUPS

Alanon "Women Only" -- 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; Methodist Church, 49223 Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1166.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous -- Daily; meetings scheduled daily, morning, noon, and evening. Call for times. Oakhurst Fellowship on Hartwell Road (downstairs) behind Todd's BBQ, Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1662.

Overeaters Anonymous -- 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 40707 Hodges Hill Dr., Oakhurst. Details: Betty (559) 683-7016.

Alanon -- Tuesday 6 p.m. and Friday noon; New Community United Methodist Church, 49223 Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-1166.

SENIOR PROGRAMS

Valley Caregiver Resource Center - Caregiver Respite Group -- 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; the Respite Group will provide a much needed break for the family caregiver and an opportunity for their loved one to enjoy a relaxing day of activities and socialization with personal care assistance. Includes meal and snack. Sierra Senior Center, 49111 Cinder Lane, Oakhurst. Details: (800) 541-8614.

Senior Nutrition Program - Coarsegold -- 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; to order lunch, call by noon the previous week day. Community Center, Coarsegold. $1.75., seniors 60 plus. Details: Debbie Sprinkel (559) 696-3400.

Senior Nutrition Program - North Fork -- 11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday; to order lunch, call by noon the previous week day. Community Center, North Fork. $1.75., seniors 60 plus. Details: Betty Lyons (559) 877-2653.

Senior Nutrition Program - Oakhurst -- 11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday; to order lunch, call by noon the previous week day. Sierra Senior Center, Oakhurst. $1.75., seniors 60 plus. Details: JoAnn Foster (559) 683-3811.

SERVICE CLUBS

Soroptimist International of The Sierras -- Noon First and Third Thursdays; Ol' Kettle Restaurant, Oakhurst. Details: Sue Graham (559) 683-7845.

Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary Club -- 7 a.m. Tuesdays; Ol' Kettle Restaurant, Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: President Rich Regert (559) 683-4260.

Oakhurst Sierra Rotary -- Noon Wednesdays; Yosemite Gateway Restaurant at Best Western, Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: President Randy Papike (559) 683-0478.

Sierra Lions Club -- 6 p.m. First and Third Wednesdays; Best Western Yosemite Gateway Restaurant, Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: www.sierralionsclub.org.

Oakhurst Elks Lodge - 2724 -- 7 p.m. Second and Fourth Tuesdays; Elks Lodge, 42484 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 683-2717.

Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis -- Noon Tuesdays; Ol' Kettle on Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: Vicki Burkhalter (559) 683-5854.

Oakhurst Mountain Lions -- 6 p.m. Second and Fourth Wednesdays; Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn, 40530 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. Details: Colette Goga (559) 642-4569 or Facebook.

Mountain Community Women -- 9:30 a.m. First Monday; "MCW serves the community by raising funds to support the Community Center. Community Center on Road 425B, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 641-7867.

SINGLES

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Blue Star Moms -- 7 p.m. Last Monday; we support Blue Star members, their sons and daughters, who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Yosemite Lakes Community Church, 43840 Patrick Ave. Classroom 3, Coarsegold. Details: Suzi (559) 676-7894 or Linda (559) 760-0881.

Better Breathers -- 12:30 p.m. Last Saturday; Use elevator outside main entrance. Anyone with COPD or breathing problems (and spouse). CMC (Urgent Care building) 48677 Victoria Lane, second floor, Oakhurst. Details: Jackie Wilson (559) 683-4250.

H.O.W. - Help One Women at a time -- 6 p.m. Third Wednesday; Honoring Tracy Mayn - June 20th. A new Oakhurst chapter helping women each month. Must have reservations (559) 658-5252. Sweetwater Steak House, Hwy. 41, Oakhurst. $10 plus dinner. Details: www.helpingonewoman.org.

Alzheimer's Caregiver -- 10 a.m. Second and Fourth Tuesdays; support group for individuals caring for persons with Alzheimer's or dementia. Valley Caregivers. Lutheran Church, Crane Valley Road (426), Oakhurst. Details: (800) 541-8614 or Carol (559) 683-4045.

Breast feeding - The Learning Annex -- 10 a.m. Fourth Tuesday; learn expectations, patterns and many other topics with certified lactation, educator and counselor facilitator. 40761Hwy. 41 - above the Kid's Corner, Oakhurst. Free. Details: Tamara Dent (559) 683-5880.

THEATER

Golden Chain Theatre "Treacherous Trepidations at Phossilwaite's Find!" melodrama -- 7 p.m. Saturday and every other Sunday at 2 p.m. (July 1, 15 & 29) Saturday to July 28; Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst. Adults: $12. Details: (559) 683-7112 reservations appreciated.

VETERANS ACTIVITIES

American Legion - Post 110 -- 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. regular meeting. Third Thursday; Auxiliary meets same time. Community Center, Hwy. 41, Coarsegold. Details: Commander John Johnson (559) 683-6309.

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

Women's Veterans and PTSD support group -- 11 a.m. First and Third Tuesdays; VA Clinic on Hwy. 49, Oakhurst. Details: Barbara Cole (559) 658-8939.

Caring Veterans Group -- 11 a.m. Second Wednesday; Ol' Kettle Restaurant, 40530 Highway 41, Oakhurst. Details: Commander Terry Cole (559) 658-8939.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS

EMC - SPCA -- 5:30 p.m. Second Tuesday; if you love animals and would like to help. The Cat's Meow, 40315 Junction Dr. Suite C, Oakhurst. Details: (559) 642-6611.