Nine days till Christmas...

...With nine days till Christmas my true love gave to me nine ladies dancing - At the Golden Chain Theatre!

Check out the Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst for the most fun you can have in the mountains.Cheer for the hero, boo the bad guy and "aww" for the heroine in this good old fashioned melodrama theater.

You can even purchase gift certificates for that special someone so they can go see a melodrama when it fits in to their busy schedule.

Check out their website for more information on upcoming plays, melodramas, special events and more.

It'll be the gift that keeps on giving!

Yosemite Flute Festival in Oakhurst this weekend

Jarrod Lyman
Director of Media
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
(559) 683-4636

Yosemite Flute Festival set for Sept. 23-25

Madera, CA. – Talented musicians will be showing off their skills at the annual Yosemite Flute Festival taking place in Oakhurst Sept. 23 – 25.

The three day event takes place at the historic Sierra Sky Ranch Resort just north of Oakhurst and ten miles south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park.

Well known World Music artists Scott August, Randy Granger, The Coyote Brothers Tim Blueflint and John Kulias, Ron Korb, Rona Yellow Robe and Rafael Bejarano will all take the stage over the three days. 

In addition to the performances, there will also be vendors on site, workshops for those looking to improve their skills, a silent auction with instruments, jewelry and more plus other activities. 

The festival runs 11-5 on Friday, 10-5 on Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday. A full three-day pass is available for only $5. 

For more information and to see videos of the performers, visit www.YosemiteFluteFest.com.

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Oakhurst celebrates Mountain Heritage Days

Jarrod Lyman
Director of Media
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
(559) 683-4636

Mountain history celebrated at annual Mountain Heritage Days

Oakhurst, CA. –  Locals and residents alike will be celebrating the rich history of Oakhurst and the surrounding area the annual Mountain Heritage Days this weekend.

Oakhurst, which will be celebrating their centennial, next year, has a slew of events planned including races, parades and tours of the Fresno Flats historic park.

In addition to modern day fun, the mountain community was once known as Fresno Flats, will be showcasing what life was like during the turn of the century as blacksmiths, woodcarvers and more will showcase their craft during the events.

A full schedule of events includes:

Friday, September  16
4 – 6 pm Children’s Activities
5 pm Hotdogs and chips and soda only $5
6:30-7:30 pm Square dancers

Saturday, September 17
10 am vendors and arts and crafts
10 - 11 am – Parade
11 am – Silent Auction
12 – 3 pm Children’s Art Activities
12: 30 – 2:30 pm Cake walk each half hour
1 pm – Sluice Box Derby
1:30 pm - Cow Race
2 pm – Parade Awards
4 pm  - Silent Auction Closes
4 – 5:30 pm Wine and Cheese Recption with Chambermaid Singers
5:30 pm -  Barbecue Dinner with live music
6:30 pm – Door prize awarded

For more information, call (559) 683-6570.

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To learn more about the area, visit www.YosemiteThisYear.com

Sierra Tel to host Patriot Day

Jarrod Lyman
Director of Media
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau
(559) 683-4636 

For More Information, Call:  Rima Runtzel – 642-0313

Sierra Telephone hosts Patriot Day

Sierra Telephone recognizes Veterans, active duty military and Emergency Services Personnel on anniversary of terrorist attacks.

Oakhurst, CA. – - Sierra Telephone, located in Oakhurst, would like to invite the public to its annual Patriot Day event on Friday September 9, 2011 at Sierra Telephone – 49150 Road 426 in Oakhurst.  

The event, which begins at 9:00 am, is intended to recognize and show appreciation to all Veterans, active duty military and Emergency Services Personnel for their dedication to our country and to our communities as well as to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  Included will be a special flag-raising ceremony and pledge of allegiance, patriotic music, special performances by elementary and high school groups, 21 rifle salute and taps. 

Guest speaker is Andrew Isolano, currently with the Clovis Police Department, who was a New York City Firefighter during the attack and first responder at Ground Zero.  Veterans, active duty military and Emergency Services Personnel will be presented with recognition gifts.  

Immediately following the event, the Sierra Telephone Safety Awareness Committee will serve All-American Apple Pie and ice cream in the pavilion located behind the Sierra Telephone building.  

Each year following the events of September 11, 2001, Sierra Tel has made a visible statement of patriotism by affixing flags to each of its highly recognizable company vehicles.  The flags are flown from Patriot Day on September 11 through Veteran’s Day on November 11.

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