06/28/2009 - 07/04/2009  |
Yosemite Photographs by Tom Ferderbar
May 15, 2009 - July 23, 2009 |
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Times: 9AM - 5PM
Location: 5th Street Gallery, below Pizza Factory in downtown Mariposa
Phone: (209)966-3155
In 1958 Tom Ferderbar studied with renowned photographer Ansel Adams at his Yosemite National Park workshop. Ferderbar was recently honored with a one man show of his 1958 Yosemite photographs at the Downey Museum of Art. Now, over fifty years later, these works return to be shared with Mariposa County. You can see some of these photographs at the Mariposa County Arts Council 5th Street Gallery.
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Volunteer for Habitat Protectors in Yosemite Valley
May 29, 2009 - September 4, 2009 |
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Times: Fridays, 9AM - Noon
Location: Meet at Visitor Center in Yosemite Valley
Phone: (209)379-1850
Join the Habitat Protectors of Yosemite at our weekly drop-in program. We meet in front of the Valley Visitor Center every Friday until Labor Day. Work session is 9AM to noon. Volunteers help protect and restore plant and wildlife habitat while working in the most scenic areas in the Park. Get involved and meet new people. Take an active role in managing your National Park. Individuals and groups are welcome.
No pre-registration is required for individuals, groups larger than ten should pre-register with the volunteer office by calling (209)379-1850 or emailing YOSE_Volunteers@nps.gov. For more info, visit http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hapy.htm.
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Free Art Class in Yosemite Valley
July 1, 2009 - July 4, 2009 |
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Times: 10AM - 2PM
Location: Yosemite Art Center in Yosemite Village
The Yosemite Art and Education Center offers free classes with a variety of resident artists each week until early October. Classes meet at the Art Center in Yosemite Village and then go outdoors (weather permitting) to paint, draw or sketch scenes from Yosemite Valley. Advance sign ups are recommended but not required. To sign up or for more information, call (209)372-1442.
This week's artist, Roy Ernest Gould, presents "Valley Landscapes in Pastel".
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Mariposa Evenings -- Live Music
July 3, 2009 |
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Times: 7PM
Location: Mariposa County Art Park, Hwy 140 & 4th Street
Through the support of many local merchants and individuals, local musicians perform each Friday and Saturday evening at 7PM in the Mariposa County Art Park, located at Hwy 140 and 4th Street, downtown Mariposa. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for best seating.
This evening features Adam Burns Band, an Englishman in Yosemite with a sort of "Dave Matthews" vibe.
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Coulterville 4th of July Deep Pit BBQ
July 4, 2009 |
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Times: Noon to 6PM
Location: Coulterville Park, Hwy 49 & 132
Phone: (209)878-3227
This is the 40th Coulterville Fire Brigade Deep Pit BBQ in Coulterville Park. You may wonder how "Deep Pit BBQ" works. The firefighters prepare the beef the night before, seasoning it and wrapping the meat in foil and burlap bags. It is then lowered into the fire pit, covered with hot coals and left to roast for the night. The morning of the BBQ it is unearthed and there it is, ready for you to eat. Meals include Beans, salad and bread.
If you have to leave town, meals to go are available, but we hope you'll stick around for the day of fun and socializing. Entertainment will include a raffle, watermelon-eating contest, water slide and other games and prizes for kids and adults.
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Kiwanis July 4th Carnival & Fireworks
July 4, 2009 |
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Times: Carnival at noon, grandstand gates for the Fireworks open at 7PM
Location: Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Hwy 49, 1 1/2 miles south of town
The Mariposa Kiwanis Club presents its annual "Old Fashion" 4th of July Carnival and Fireworks show at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. The Carnival (admission free to all) features children / family centered activities. We will have a Bounce House with water slide, small pool area and obstacle course. Traditional "competitions" include three-legged race and balloon toss. There is a raffle with great prizes such as Chuckchansi Stay and Spa package, Queen's Inn / Idle Hour Winery Stay and Wine Tasting and many more. Food on sale includes hot dogs, chips, water, soda, Indian Taco's and ice cream. There will be no alcohol sold or permitted on the fairgrounds as this family event is alcohol free.
The Fireworks show starts at dark and lasts approximately one hour (gates to the stands open at 7PM). Admission is $5, kids 8 and under are free.
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