Location Change for Town Hall Meeting tonight!

Tonight's North Fork Town Hall Meeting will be held a the Rancheria Community Center (top of the hill) NOT at the North Fork Town Hall as previously announced.

Mar 31

North Fork Town Hall Meeting, 6-8pm, Rancheria Community Center

Meeting with Madera County Supervisor Tom Wheeler. This is the only Town Hall Mtg scheduled for North Fork this year, so be sure to attend and bring your community questions & concerns for Supervisor Wheeler.

Apr 11 ~ Note the Time Change! Annual Mtg now 7pm

Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association Annual Meeting, 7pm, National Forest Ranger District Board Room, 57003 Rd. 225 in North Fork, Info: 877-7779

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March & April Local Events

Mar 31
North Fork Town Hall Meeting, 6-8pm, North Fork Town Hall, Meeting with Madera County Supervisor Tom Wheeler. This is the only Town Hall Mtg scheduled for North Fork this year, so be sure to attend and bring your community questions & concerns for Supervisor Wheeler.

Apr 11 ~ Note the Time Change! Annual Mtg now 7pm
Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association Annual Meeting, 7pm, National Forest Ranger District Board Room, 57003 Rd. 225 in North Fork, Info: 877-7779

Apr 16
Earth Day Fair, 10am-4pm, North Fork School, Info: 877-8663

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Autumn Community Events

Nov 6
North Fork Studio Spaghetti Feast Fundraiser, 5-10pm,

North Fork Town Hall, $7 Adults/$15 Family,

Dinner, Music & Raffle, Info: 877-6444

Nov 20
Poet Ruth Rosenthal "Like Fallen Snow" New Book Celebration,

Reading, Book Signing, Music & Potluck,

6pm at The Studio in NF, Info: 877-3663

Dec 4
North Fork Christmas Bazaar, 9am-3pm, North Fork Town Hall,

Over 45 Vendors, Lunch & Dessert available,

Info: 877-4554, 877-2078

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Happy Baby McKee Update

Anastina & Odie

I am happy to report that little Anastina Linkhart McKee, is out of the hospital and back home in Guam with her very happy and grateful Mom & Dad.

Mom Miira with Anastina


Anastina was born 4 months ago and weighs 5lb 6oz now. She is finally graduating from syringe feedings to being bottle fed, which has made her parents very, very happy.

Her family is adjusting to having a very special newborn baby in the house and learning about all of the usual things that go with that adventure. Like lack of sleep and lots of new chores. They definitely are learning to "sleep when the baby sleeps"!


Dad & Baby fast asleep

The family of three has attended church together and ventured out to dinner at a local restaurant now that Anastina has portable oxygen available to make travel easier.

Good times out at the restaurant

Baby Anastina is the granddaughter of Bob McKee (Hardware Bob) and great-granddaughter of Loretta & Bob McKee Sr, all of North Fork.

Again, we thank all of you who have given your support, prayers and well wishes over the past few months since her birth. Your help has truly made a positive difference in her young life.

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Upcoming Local Events

Sep 18
2nd Annual Casino Night Fundraiser, North Fork Town Hall,
Dinner 6pm, Casino Play 7-10pm, admission price includes dinner & casino play.

Presale Tickets $35 (21yr & up only), after Sep 1st $40. Reserve a table for 8 for $270 before 9/1 or $300 after 9/1. All profits will benefit Chawanakee School District programs, Info: 877-4458, 877-7790 or Email

Oct 2
Annual Grizzly Century Bike Ride, 7am Start time at North Fork School, Info: http://www.grizzlycentury.org/

Oct 2
North Fork Fall Festival, Info: 877-4806, 877-2282

Omelet Breakfast, 6-10am, North Fork School, Adults $6, Kids under 12 $5
North Fork Craft Faire, 8am- 3pm, Town Hall Upper Parking Lot
Antique Engine Display, 10am-3pm, Town Hall Lower Parking Lot
NF Women's Club Community Yard Sale, 8am-3pm, Info: 877-4806
NF History Group Display, 10am-3pm, Scout Building by Town Hall
NF Arts Council Fine Arts Show, 10am-6pm, Town Hall
US Forest Service Employees Association Dinner, 2-7pm, Town Hall
Sierra Mono Museum, Rd 225 & 228, Info: 877-2115

Dec 4
North Fork Christmas Bazaar, 9am-3pm, NF Town Hall,
Over 45 Vendors, Lunch & Dessert available, Info: 877-4554, 877-2078





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Anastina McKee Update

Favorite Sleeping Position ~ Little Froggy Style





Very Aware of her Surroundings ~ Big Brown Eyes



Smiling While Sleeping?


Anastina weighs 1790 grams now (3.94 lbs). She is being fed breast milk and handling it well. Her doctors seem a bit surprised she's thriving and gaining weight so quickly, but how could she not thrive with all of the love and support she is receiving from her family and friends.

She still has a long way to go (and grow!) before she is truly out of danger, but she is improving daily at this point.

We just wanted you all to know how's she's doing.

For more info and updates, please click on the special Facebook group link below:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127194360640696

As always, thank you all for your concern, your prayers and your generous donations to help Anastina and her family.

Donation information, as well as links to news stories about our little Anastina, can be found in our June 13th North Fork News Blog post

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2010 Loggers Jamboree ~ July 3rd & 4th

July 3

Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: 877-7700, 877-2237

Pro-Am Contest, 11am, Recreation Center, $5 gate fee
Horseshoe Pitching Contest, 12 noon
Grand Parade down North Fork’s Main St, 5pm
BBQ & Princess Coronation at Town Hall, 6pm, $10adults, $5 kids under 12
Woodchoppers Ball & Queen Coronation, Recreation Ctr, 8:30pm, $10 ea, $15 per couple


July 4

Annual Mid-Sierra Loggers Jamboree, Info: 877-7700, 877-2237

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, NF Town Hall, 7-10:00am

Jamboree Main Logging Events, Recreation Ctr, 12 noon,

Gates open 10am, pre-sale tickets thru July 2nd, $2. At the gate $5., under 12 Free


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