If you do your Christmas shopping at participating Chowchilla merchants this year, you will be entered in to a drawing for a chance at $1,000 in prizes. That makes for a great Christmas bonus any way you slice it! For more information, contact the Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce 559-665-5603.
Santa Claus to visit Fresno Flats historic park
Father Christmas arrives at Fresno Flats Village on Dec. 4th at 11AM to greet the children of Oakhurst. Families are invited to celebrate the beginning of Christmas festivities at thie annual FREE festival in the park on School Road. Enjoy the pony ride, tour the Laramore House to see the handmade Christmas decoratiions in each room, join the Christmas music sing-a-long and l isten to the bell choir music to stir the spirit. There will be a soup and cornbread tasking, with cookies and hot cidar for dessert. Don"t miss the christmas Gift shnop with yunique vintage gifts and the bake sale to tempt your sweet tooth. "A Day At Fresno Flats" watercolor painting will be raffled to the lucky winner during the afternoon events. The celebratiion begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM in the Historic Village and park on School Road (427) . For more information, call 559-683-6570.
Get your Christmas Tree at Sierra Sky Ranch Resort
The historic Sierra Sky Ranch Resort, located north of Oakhurst will be playing host to a Christmas Tree lot after Thanksgiving. Come to the scenic property and enjoy a delicious dinner at The Branding Iron and the pick
out the perfect Christmas Tree for your home. Call 559-683-8040 for more information.
Hampton Inn Covers your gas
The Hampton Inn in Madera is covering your gas. They will give a $10 gift card for gas with any overnight stay and for any type of room, throughout the entire month of December.
Madera Valley Inn: The gift that keeps on giving
If you stay at the
Madera Valley Inn any 3 nights in November or December, and receive a $25 gift card good at restaurants, retailers and more. Keep it for yourself, or use it for a Christmas gift!
Narrow Gauge Inn open through winter
The Narrow Gauge Inn is now open for lodging over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for special events and special room rates. Room rates can start as low as 59.00 in the winter, please contact the Inn for details. Oakhurst Giftworks to let you offload old jewelry 
Oakhurst Giftworks is hosting "Girls who buy Gold" at the store on December 4. Customers can sell unwanted gold, silver, platinum jewelry and broken items in a stress-free environment. Get the extra cash for Christmas shopping. Oakhurst Giftworks is located at 49027 Road 426.
Paradise Springs Resort offers discounted packages
If you sign a contract and pay your deposit for a Memories to Last Forever Package at Paradise Springs by December 31 you will receive $500 off the package price. For more information, contact Debbie Wood at 559-642-2613.
Redwoods in Yosemite invites you to put a gift under the tree
Purchase a gift certificate from The Redwoods in Yosemite for a two night vacation for as low as $338. Certificates include a free snowshoe rental, Welcome Gift, discounts for Badger Pass skiing, ice skating and more! Call 877-346-3305.
Sierra Mono Indian Museum debuts new gift items
The Sierra Mono Indian Museum urges you to shop local and shop cultural this Christmas season. They have new items in their fully-stocked gift shop. In addition, prices are dropped from 10%-50% through December 12. The Sierra Mono Indian Museum is located at 33108 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643.
Santa to Visit Sierra Telephone
Santa comes to Oakhurst to visit with children at Sierra Telephone from 12 noon to 4 pm on Tuesday December 13. Parents - don't forget to bring your cameras! If you can't make it in, call 683-HOHO in Oakhurst or 742-HOHO in Mariposa from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm of the same day and Sierra Telephone will patch your call through to the North Pole. Toll charges may apply if calling from outside the Sierra Telephone serving area.
Tenaya Lodge Ice Skating rink is open
The popular winter attraction at the Tenaya Lodge is up and running, and they're offering discounts.
1. All locals receive 20% discount when they present current ID at the Ice Rink (cannot be combined with any other offer).
2. *Season Passes for Ice Rink: Adults = $49; Children 4-12 = $39
3. *Student rate = $7.00 with school ID
*Blackout dates include 12/23/11 - 12/31/11 and 2/17/12 - 2/25/12
Visit http://www.tenayalodge.com/Holiday-Events.aspx for more holiday events.
Timberline Art Gallery holds weekend-long Black Friday sale
Well-known artists of the Timberline Art Gallery in Oakhurst are holding an unprecedented, three day sale starting Black Friday. You can receive works from Joan Brumley, Lola Nelson, Chris Sorenson and Mark Gudmundsen for 50% off normal retail price. The sale runs November 25-27. Timberline Art Gallery is located in Gallery Row in Oakhurst at 40982 Hwy 41.
The Vineyard announces new lunch hours
The popular restaurant in Madera has announced new days guests can get a delicious, fresh lunch. Select from The Vineyard's full menu of amazing, seasonal dishes utilizing the freshest local ingredients for lunch on Saturdays.
Yosemite South KOA under new owners, open year round 
The popular Yosemite South KOA campground just south of Coarsegold is now open year round. In addition, the campground has announced special Winter Rates. For more information, call 559-683-7855 or, stop by to see them at 34094 Highway 41, Coarsegold, CA, 93614.
Yosemite West lodging offers Bracebridge Dinner packages 
Yosemite West has Cottage (either duplex or individual) includes living room with wood-burning fireplace, full-size kitchen, one bedroom with queen bed, private deck, plus Bracebridge Dinner for two. Arrive Monday, Dec. 12, stay two nights, with Bracebridge Dinner on Dec. 13 -or- arrive Tuesday, Dec. 13, stay two nights, with Bracebridge Dinner on Dec. 14. $999 for two, plus TOT/TBID ($44.44). Studio condo includes sitting area with automatic fireplace, apartment-size kitchen, queen bed, small deck, plus Bracebridge Dinner for two. Arrive Monday, Dec. 12, stay two nights, with Bracebridge Dinner on Dec. 13 -or- arrive Tuesday, Dec. 13, stay two nights, with Bracebridge Dinner on Dec. 14. $825 for two, plus TOT/TBID ($25.30).
Yosemite West offers Holiday specials
Enjoy the beauty of Yosemite National Park and the warmth of the holidays, a very special time of year. Yosemite West Cottages still has openings, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of "Your Yosemite Home" with plenty of room for everyone, living room with wood-burning fireplace, and full-size kitchen, too. Satellite TV with video, outdoor decks, charcoal grills - and just minutes from Badger Pass Ski Area, as well as world-famous Yosemite Valley. Winter Special Rates abound at Yosemite West Reservations - non-holiday, between now and March 30, you'll find great low rates on all kinds of accommodations, from rooms and condos to townhomes and apartments to cabins, cottages and vacation homes. Rates start as low as $105/night for two people with complete kitchen, automatic fireplace, color satellite TV with DVD, deck with charcoal grill, bath with shower/tub combination - and all units are already warm on arrival. Bonus: YOU control the thermostat! Call Yosemite West Reservations at 559/642-2211 weekdays (9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time) for information and reservations! On the web at YosemiteWestReservations.com
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