05/11/2008 - 05/17/2008  |
Yosemite Valley Restoration Volunteer Project
May 2, 2008 - October 31, 2008 |
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Times: Every Friday, 9AM - 1PM
Location: Meet at Yosemite Valley Visitors Center
Phone: (209)379-3286
Join Yosemite National Park's Resource Management and Science Rangers for a fun four-hour restoration program in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Learn plant identification skills, natural history, ecological principles, and more, as you help to preserve the most beautiful place on earth. All ages are welcome. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Call Becca Sonday, (209)379-3286 for more information.
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Mariposa PowWow
May 10, 2008 - May 11, 2008 |
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Times: 10AM - 10PM Saturday, 10AM - 4PM Sunday
Location: Mariposa County Fairgrounds
Phone: (209)742-2244
The 15th annual Mariposa PowWow (Chi-Tock-Non Kote-U-Pu, Spring Celebration) is organized by the American Indian Council of Mariposa County. PowWow is a celebration of Native American culture, song, dance and regalia. Mariposa PowWow helps fund the Nellie Tucker Scholarship which provides funds for local Native students to further their education.
For a complete description of what you will experience at PowWow, and a schedule of events, please see the PowWow website.
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Outdoor art class in Yosemite Valley
May 12, 2008 - May 17, 2008 |
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Times: 10AM - 2PM
Location: Yosemite Art Center in Yosemite Village
Every week the Yosemite Art Center in Yosemite Village offers free art classes, Monday through Saturday. Visiting artists from around the country offer instruction in a variety of mediums. Meet at the Art Center at 10AM. After a short introductory talk, the group moves outside to sketch, draw or paint. Bring your own materials or you can purchase supplies at the Art Center.
This week's artist, Rovert Dvorak, presents "The Magic of Watercolor."
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Gold Country Golf Tournament
May 16, 2008 |
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Times: Tee time 1PM, awards banquet 6PM
Location: Lake Don Pedro Golf and Country Club
Phone: (209)966-2456
The first annual Gold Country Golf Tournament at the Lake Don Pedro Golf and Country Club will also be the first official tournament at the newly renovated course, which reopened in February. The course plays beautifully, the clubhouse is first class, and the restaurant already has a growing base of repeat patrons.
Entry fee for the tournament is $95, which includes greens fees and cart, awards dinner, raffle prizes and a player "goody bag". Extra tickets for awards dinner only are $25. There will also be games including longest drive competition, closest to the pin competition, Vegas Hole and Surprise 18th hole game.
To sign up or for further information contact Paul at the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce: (209)966-2456.
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Coulterville Coyote Howl
May 17, 2008 |
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Times: 10AM - 5PM (Dinner Dance 5:30PM - 10PM)
Location: Coulterville Park, Hwys 132 & 49
Phone: (209)878-3015
Join the fun at Coulterville Park: Parade, crafts, live music, car show, food, and, of course, the Coyote Howling Contest.
Then stay around for the dinner dance from 5:30PM until 10PM at the Coulter Cafe on Main Street. Boogie to the Blues Box Bayou Band. Tickets are $15 per person.
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