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Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographers
| | Posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 - 7:08 am: | |
What to do this weekend?
Check back a little later for a full run down on the weekend out and about in the mountains. |
Jerry,Goldrushcam Photographer
| | Posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 - 9:37 am: | |
Here we go, another fun weekend in the mountains.
Plan your days carefully 
In Mariposa:
Saturday the 15
Historic Walking Tour of the Mariposa Cemetery, sponsored by Mariposa Museum
Located just off of Hwy. 49 N. at the corner of Fournier Rd. & Joe Howard Rd., 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
After a brief introduction of the participating organizations (Mariposa Museum & History Center, Mariposa I.O.O.F. #39, Mariposa Lodge #24 F. &A.M., Mariposa County Parks & Recreation and the Mariposa Student Loan Association), a guided walking tour of the Public, Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemeteries will begin. Tour guides will guide you to some of Mariposa’s past residents and give you a brief account of their life and contributions to the history of Mariposa. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions about their organizations.
Tom Phillips (209) 966-2721
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Mariposa History Center
Karen Warren
(209) 966-2924
Also Saturday:
Mariposa County Board of Realtors – Annual Scholarship Dinner & Auction
Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Sequoia Hall, Social Hour – 6 p.m., Dinner & Auction – 7 p.m.
Texas BBQ (prepared by Leo’s Catering); Live Auction will be held by Auctioneer Jeff Baird (All Auction & Raffle Items have been Donated). This annual fundraising event is to support our local students who want to continue their education. With your help, we can assist these students in reaching their goals. Casual or Western Wear is the choice of the day.
Tickets $35.00 per person. Please contact the Board of Realtors Office by 10/3/05 to Reserve your tickets. This event has been a “Sold Out” event 3 years running!
Mariposa County
Board of Realtors
(209) 966-4937
Saturday And Sunday:
Yosemite Association – “Autumn Botanicals in Yosemite Valley”
Fall in Yosemite Valley offers endless colorful botanical subjects–acorns, pinecones, and brilliant leaves of oak and dogwood–all bathed in the warm glow of low-angled light. Renowned nature artist, Andie Thrams, will teach this course. Course fee is $140 (members); $165 (non-members). Price includes entrance fee into Yosemite National Park and free camping or a choice of lodging in Yosemite Valley for an additional fee.
Yosemite Association
(209) 379-2321
www.yosemite.org
Also Saturday and Sunday
A Psychic Fair at Synchronicity,
Downtown Mariposa, downstairs from the
Mariposa Historic Hotel.
Free. Hours not listed, but probably normal
business hours.
Near Sonora:
Satuday and Sunday
4th ANNUAL TWAIN HARTE TRIATHLON & FALL FESTIFAL
A swimming|biking|running event, plus Craft Faire, food and beverage. Starting at 10 a.m. —586-4482 or 586-0814, www.TwainHarteCC.com
GOOSEBUMP EXPRESS
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Specially decorated steam-powered trains with "skeletal crew" departs on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Fun for the whole family. Call for tickets and information. —984-3953; www.Railtown1897.org
Around Oakhurst:
On Saturday:
10/15 Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century Bike Ride
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • See approximately 200 bicycle riders from all over California as they pass through Oakhurst. For more information contact Dennis Horton 559-683-6009
Oakhurst Fall Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • In the Oakhurst Community Park. Admission $2 Children under 12 free! **SPECIAL** Pre Sale Tickets $30 Include 10 Wine Tasting tickets, 2 Souvenir Wine Glasses and 1 Fall Festival Poster. Same day cost $39. Join family and friends for an afternoon of art, children's activities, food, boutique street vendors, and live entertainment. For more information, call 559-683-7766.
In Ahwahnee On Saturday:
Wassama Round House Gathering Days
A free event to learn about Indian culture.
Dancing, arts and crafts, Indian tacos and much more !
Starts at 10 in the morning to five in the evening.
Take Highway 49 to road 628, less than a mile down the road to the Wassama Roundhouse.
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grizzy, ca
| | Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 4:12 am: | |
i would write something, but i'm tired, just from READING about all the events available this weekend!
but i still want to say, what a beautiful picture! where did you find a creek with that much water? |
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