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Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer
| | Posted on Friday, October 07, 2005 - 7:38 am: | |
Here again is the weekend list of fun and interesting things to do this weekend:
We have:
Saturday:
Fly-In at the Mariposa County Airport, Mariposa-Yosemite (068) Calif. EAA Chapter 1261
Open House & Fly In: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.,
Tri-Tip Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact - Maria Liddle (209) 966-2143
Saturday evening:
This is it, the last free outdoor music of the season at the Arts Park in downtown Mariposa next to the Pizza Factory on the highway.
"Charlies's Country " will play the country hits from the 50's and 60's. This is a local band that gets great reviews.
Remember it all starts at about 7:00 PM,
Music is free but tips are welcome.
Saturday and Sunday:
3rd Annual Sierra Art Trails
An open studio tour focusing on the communities of Eastern Madera County and Mariposa County. The show features the work of over 100 local artists and artisans working in a wide range of media including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics and more. This tour takes place in artists’ studios, homes, shops & art galleries.
Visitors Interested in attending the event must first purchase a tour catalog. The catalog is available for a $12 donation to Sierra Art Trails. You plan your own tour!
Catalogs will be for sale in the following Mariposa businesses:
Mariposa County Visitor Center, Our Country Home, The Company Store and Sherri’s Creative Framing
Sierra Art Trails
c/o Williams Gallery West
P.O. Box 340
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Jonathan Bock (559) 683-5551 admin@galwest.com or
Ellen Hurst (559) 658-8343
ellenhurst@westercorp.com
Sunday:
“The Fascination of Joaquin Murrieta”
Presented by Cathy Murrieta, Mariposa Museum & History Center, 5119 Jessie Street, 2 p.m.
Karen Warren (209) 966-2924
Also:
Coulterville History Center – $4.00 Breakfast
“Old Schoolhouse” on Broadway and Cemetery Streets, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Shootouts and Gunfighter Skits held on Main Street & the Museum at “High Noon”
Gail Tyler (209) 878-3015
Also:
Fine Art and Wine Festival – coordinated by the Mariposa Rotary Club
Historic Mariposa Courthouse, Bullion Street, 12 noon – 6 p.m.
Wine Tasting from Sierra Foothills, Fine Art from Sierra Artists, Courthouse Tours and Specialty Foods
Kris Casto (209) 377-8450
Over in Madera County we have:
On Saturday
North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Chili Cook-off for more info: http://www.nffpd.org/
And:
Wild Wonderful Women Chocolate Festival
For more info:
http://wildwonderfulwomen.org/
Over in Tuoulumne County we have:
Saturday and Sunday
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Columbia State Hisoric Park. Arts & crafts booths, deonstrations and food with historic flavor. —536-1672,
For more info:
www.ColumbiaCalifornia.com
Oh yeah, also the Fresno Fair is happening down in
Fresno:
Whew I am tired already !!
One more late entry:
La Grange
SPAGHETTI FEED THIS WEEKEND: The ever-popular Spaghetti Feed in downtown La Grange will be held Saturday at the Odd Fellows Hall on the main street. Spaghetti will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. along with garlic bread, salad, soft drinks and dessert. It's an all-you-can-eat or take-out dinner, and it's $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 and under. They'll have raffle tickets for prizes, too. All proceeds go to the La Grange Historic Water Right Defense Fund. Contact Marge Reeves at 853-2515 for more information
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grizzy, ca
| | Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 6:28 am: | |
great event run-down! you're a good reporter - thanks. |
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