October Community Events

Oct 5
Annual Grizzly Century Bike Ride, 7am Start time at North Fork School, Info: www.grizzlycentury.org

Oct 5
North Fork Fall Festival, Info: 877-4806, 877-4332
Pancake Breakfast, 6-10am, North Fork School, Adults $6, Kids under 12 $5
North Fork Craft Faire, 9am- 2pm, Mill Site Parking Lot
Antique Engine Display, 10am-3pm, Mill Site Parking Lot
NF Women's Club Community Yard Sale, 9am-2pm, Info: 877-4806
NF History Group Display, 10am-3pm, Scout Building by Town Hall
US Forest Service Employees Association Dinner, 2-7pm, Town Hall
Sierra Mono Museum, Rd 225 & 228, Info: 877-2115

Oct 4-6
Sierra Art Trails, North Fork Artists join mountain-wide art event, 10am-6pm, Tickets $18 for two adults, Info:  www.sierraarttrails.org

Oct 12
Community Roadside Litter Cleanup, 8am-Noon, Info: 877-2361, 760-1058 & HERE

Oct 12/13
Annual Harvest Arts & Peace Festival, 10am-4pm, Intermountain Nursery, 30443 N. Auberry Rd, Prather. Crafts, Food & Music. Info: 855-3113 

Oct 17
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic, 10-11am, North Fork Post Office parking lot, $5

Oct 19
Chili Cook-Off / Pie & Cake Baking Contest, 11:30am-2:30pm, NF Town Hall, Adults $5, Kids 6-12yrs $2, under 5 FREE. Silent auction & door prizes. Fundraiser for NF Women's Club scholarship fund. Info: 877-4332 or 877-4806



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Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics for the Mountain Area

North Fork drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th, 10-11am at the North Fork Post Office parking lot. $5 donation is asked, but no one will be refused service.

Download the PDF file of the above flyer at THIS LINK from the Madera County website.


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Community Roadside Clean-Up ~ Oct 12th

 

Click image to enlarge.

Call for more info:

North Fork:  877-2361
Coarsegold:  760-1058

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Indian Fair Days ~ August 3rd & 4th

 

This weekend: August 3rd & 4th

Call (559) 877-2225 for more info 

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Pancake Breakfast & More

August 31st, 7am-3pm

For more information about this event call Cathey at (559) 676-7766


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Bass Lake Fireworks Show 2013

Tall Trees around Bass Lake at Sunset

 We parked our cars and hiked down the road past The Forks restaurant and bar, carrying our folding chairs, blankets, etc down to the lake. We trudged through the tall grass and weeds to find a suitable spot off the path, but with a clear view of the upcoming show that was to happen high in the sky over the water.

Kids ran around us playing with those glow in the dark neon colored rings and other light-up toys. Adults talked, drank beer and smoked whatever. A hubbub of sounds. Everyone waiting for the annual fireworks show to begin.

Starburst in the Night Sky ~ Ooooh!

The show started slowly, then picked up speed as the night went on.

Big Bang! Then beautiful Flower Burst! ~ Aaaah!

And then the finale of the evening:



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2013 Loggers Jamboree Main Street Parade

Spectators gathered in the shade

North Fork Fire Truck ~ Up Close!

From Tree to You! The 2013 Jamboree theme

Military Color Guard approaches

Color Guard Displays the Flag

Green Fire Truck ~ Engine 51

Big and Shiny Log Carrier

Heavy Load of Logs!

Sierra Mono Museum Float

Grand Marshall Float

Horses are part of the small town Parade Experience

Smokey the Bear and the US Forest Service Float

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Loggers Jamboree July 6th-7th

Saturday, July 6th
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: (559) 877-2237, 676-7766

Pro-Am Contest, 10am, $5 admission, Recreation Center
Horseshoe Pitching Contest, 12 noon, (559) 274-1705
Grand Parade down North Fork’s Main St, 5pm, Info: (559) 877-7141
BBQ at Town Hall, 6pm
Woodchoppers Ball & Queen Coronation, Recreation Ctr, 8:30pm, $10/person, $15/couple


Sunday, July 7th
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: (559) 877-2237, 676-7766

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, NF Town Hall, 7-9:30am
Jamboree Main Logging Events, Recreation Ctr, 12 noon, Gates open 10am, $5 adult admission at gate, under 12 FREE



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New McKee Grandchild Born Today!

Bob McKee (owner of North Fork Hardware) was made a grandpa for the second time as of today, June 2nd! His new grandson, Kaden Linkhart McKee, was born to son Scott & daughter-in-law Miira at 6.6lbs. He arrived a little earlier than planned, but is a healthy boy with strong lungs and good appetite! 

Congratulations to the whole McKee family for this wonderful blessing.


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Hazard Waste Drop Off ~ June 15th

Yosemite High School
50200 Road 427 • Oakhurst, Ca 93644 

for more information call: 
(559) 675-7817


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April & May Local Events

April 8
Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association Annual Meeting, 7pm, National Forest Ranger District Board Room, 57003 Rd. 225 in North Fork. Guest speaker/singer: Jean Butterfield. Info: Website & 877-7779

April 20
North Fork Earth Day Fair, 10a-4pm, North Fork Mill Site, Info: 877-4620 

May 11
Community Roadside Litter Cleanup, 8am-Noon, Meet at NF Post Office at 8am to pick up trash bags, Info: 877-2361


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June/July Events

Main Street Parade!

  

June 28
 Jazz Guitar Concert, 7-9:30pn, Queen's Inn by the River, 41193 Hwy 41 in Oakhurst, Tickets $10 at the door, Info: Gail Severson (559) 642-2597 & Oakhurst Chamber Calendar

June 30
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: (559) 877-4516, 676-7766

Pro-Am Contest, 10am, $5 admission, Recreation Center
Horseshoe Pitching Contest, 12 noon, (559) 274-1705
Grand Parade down North Fork’s Main St, 5pm, Info: (559) 877-7141
BBQ at Town Hall, 6pm, $10 adults, $5 kids under 12
Woodchoppers Ball (Dance) & Queen Coronation, Recreation Ctr, 6pm, $10 ea, $15 per couple

July 1
Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: (559) 877-4516, 676-7766

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, NF Town Hall, 7-10am
Jamboree Main Logging Events, Recreation Ctr, 12 noon, Gates open 10am, $5 adult admission at gate, under 12 FREE

July 7

Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Cattle Drive Tour & Cow Camp Stories, Meet 8am, Pines Resort upper parking lot above the Post Office where carpools will form. Tour cost is FREE. Bring your own lunch or a sack lunch will be provided for a $10 donation to SVSBA (pre-order lunch by July 5th). Second tour of the 2012 Byway Summer Tours series. Info & Lunch orders: 877-2760 SVSBA Site

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Roadside Litter Clean Up Day

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April 19th ~ North Fork Town Hall Meeting

Meeting topics will include:

• the North Fork Bio-energy Project,
• updates on the North Fork Volunteer Fire Station project,
• Road 200 project,
• the State Rural Fire Fee,
• the state of the County

There will also be time for general discussion on District 5 and County-wide issues.

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting

WHERE: North Fork Rancheria Community Center,
56900 Kuhugib Road, North Fork (up the hill, off Road 222)

WHEN: Thursday, April 19th, 6 pm - 8 pm

If you would like more information, please contact Supervisor Tom Wheeler at 559.662.6050

This is the only county Town Hall Meeting to be held in North Fork during 2012.


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April Community Events

Apr 9
Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association Annual Meeting,
7pm, National Forest Ranger District Board Room,
57003 Rd. 225, NF,
Business meeting plus a presentation by Tony Krizan on the
P40 aircraft search in the Sierras,
Light refreshments will be served.
Info: 877-3952

Apr 14
53rd Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree Kick Off Dinner/Dance,
NF Town Hall, No Host Bar opens 5:30pm, Dinner served 6-7 pm,
Introduction of 2012 contestants for Little Princess, Little Logger and Queen.
Dance to "Blues Central" immediately following contestants introduction.
Info: 877-7700

Apr 21
North Fork Earth Day Fair,
9am-3pm, North Fork Mill Site,
Info: 877-4620

Apr 28
NF Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Tri-Tip Bar-B-Que,
11am-2pm, North Fork School Kennedy Hall,
Presale Tickets $7 Adults, $8 at the door,
$6 Seniors, $5 for Kids under 10yrs,
Info: 877-4458




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Meet the District 5 Supervisor Candidates

Contact the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce for more information about this event.

Their phone number is: (209) 966-2456





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Early March Community Events

Mar 3
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
5-8pm, North Fork Town Hall
$10 tickets available
at Hair Care Plus & The Buckhorn
Benefits North Fork Women's Club Scholarship Fund
& North Fork Boosters
Info: 877-7750, 877-2237




Mar 10
Bunco Night
North Fork Rancheria Community Center,
Doors open 5pm, Dice Roll 6pm, $5 entry fee per player,
Ages 15 and older welcome to play,
Great food and prizes,
Proceeds benefit Indian Fair Days,
Info: 877-2115



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NFCoC Business Mixer Dinner & Raffle

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Holiday Local Events

Nov 24
Buckhorn Saloon Thanksgiving Dinner
11:30am till gone
32992 Main St, North Fork
Info: 877-8700



Dec 3
North Fork Christmas Bazaar, 9am-3pm
NF Town Hall, Over 45 Vendors
Lunch & Dessert available, Info: 877-4554




Dec 3
Songs of the Season, 7pm
North Fork School Kennedy Hall
Adults $8, Child & Senior $4, Family $20
Beverages & Desserts available
Info: 841-6229




Dec 10
Annual Children's Parade, 2pm
Main St, North Fork, Info: 877-7590

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November & December Community Events

Nov 4/5 & 11/12
Squirrel Cage Theatre Fall Follies, NF Town Hall,
Dinner 6pm, Show 7pm, Adults $12, Children/Seniors $6,
Musical acts & Melodrama, Info: 877-2129


Nov 5
Parking Lot Sale, 9am-2pm,
Hillside Baptist Church fundraiser,
Info: 877-7771


Nov 12
Sierra Mono Museum Annual Membership Dinner,
NF School Kennedy Hall, Dinner 3-6pm,
Public Welcome, Annual Membership $25, Dinner only $10,
RSVP & Info: 877-2115


Dec 3
North Fork Christmas Bazaar, 9am-3pm,
NF Town Hall, Over 45 Vendors,
Lunch & Dessert available,
Info: 877-4554

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