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Fun events and travel incentives
Businesses offer discounts and other travel incentives
A Bed of Roses announces fall rates 
Fall rates are in place, and people are starting to come up from the Valley to take advantage of them. If you have more family members coming up for the holidays than you can handle, call 692-2100, and they will give you a further "locals" discount Visit www.abedofrosesyosemite.com for more information.
Angels Among us Dinner 
The Angels Among Us Dinner sponsored by the Bear Club and their wonderful volunteers will hand out their awards on Saturday, November 3 at ECCO. Last-minute reservations or donations of raffle items may be directed to Toni Lagunoff at 559-683-3600.
Apple Blossom Inn offers picnic package
Enjoy the beauty and natural splendors of Yosemite National Park for a two-night stay at the award-winning Apple Blossom Inn. Ask for the picnic package to enjoy Yosemite National Park, luxurious accommodations and a delicious picnic lunch for a great price.
The Blue Heron Celebrates Oktoberfest 
The Blue Heron in Yosemite Lakes Park is holding another of their popular Chef's Table dinners on November 16 at 7:00 pm. Come and experience a specially-made meal from our Chef Christian Mueller. This four-course meal comes with wine for $45.00 or without for $40.00. Please make reservations at 559-658-6969
Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst Christmas Tree Auction 
This year's event, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst and other local charities, will be held on Sunday, December 2 in The Bass Lake Events Center Lakeview Room. Doors open for the silent auction, raffle, hors d'oeuvres and complimentary champagne at 3 p.m. Bidding for the Live Auction begins at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 per person, or 4 for $100 in advance, and can be purchased at Sierra Telephone, Foster & Parker Insurance, at the Event, or through this website. For more information and to bid online, visit
www.BiddingforGood.com/BGCOakhurst
Discounts on Bass Lake Vacation Rentals 
Rent a home and treat your family to a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday weekend at Bass Lake. Plan a family fun day in Yosemite or hiking around Bass Lake. We have many homes to choose from, and they will fit into any budget. You may view our homes on our website at www.BassLakeVacations.com. We welcome your call should you wish to book a home or have any questions.
Children's Museum to host Halloween Festival 
The Children's Museum of the Sierra hosts a Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 27 from 10 - 5. There will be lessons on pumpkin- carving by the Central Sierra Woodcarvers, Halloween decoration classes, and a BBQ from the Sierra Lions Club.
Chowchilla to hold Christmas Tree Lighting 
The Chowchilla Lions Club 45th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place December 1 at the Rite Aid parking lot on Robertson Blvd. & Front Street. Join the fun at 5:30 PM pm
followed by a visit from Santa. Co-sponsored by the City of Chowchilla. Call 559-665-8615, ext. 110 for more information.
Fridays at Fresno Flats
Friday at Fresno Flats, on November 9 , presents Bill Coates, noted historian , author, and story teller of our Eastern Madera area. Back by popular demand, Bill Coates spins tales of the rowdy days 100 years ago in Oakhurst, when lumbermen, farmers and miners moved into our valley and, along with the Indians, began to leave their footprint on our local history. The public is invited to attend this special progra m at 5:30 in the Cunningham School in Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park located on Road 427 (School Road) in Oakhurst. A delicious dinner will be served at 5:30 followed by the presentation. This evening will be the last in our Friday at Fresno Flats series of programs for this year. Admission is $10.00 The final Centennial event at Fresno Flats will be "Christmas Comes to Fresno Flats" on the afternoon of December2nd, a musical celebration for young and old with soup tasting, Christmas treats and much more. Call 683-6570 for more information or visit www.FresnoFlatsMuseum.org .
Have your Holiday gathering at Hampton
Have your holiday meetings, parties and gatherings at the Hampton Inn & Suites . Special rates will apply from November 1 to January 15. Call for details at 559-661-0910 and ask for our Sales/Marketing Director, Deanna Alexander.
Holiday Inn Express: Gateway to Yosemite offers Yosemite 
Package
In the package offered by Holiday Inn Express you'll receive a map of Yosemite National Park and a guide to Yosemite Valley to plan your trip ahead of time. We will give you a $10 GAS CARD and also a $5-off Coupon to Farnesi's Steakhouse for you to enjoy. Also, you will receive 2 chilled SMART WATERS to help you keep cool on your trip up to the mountains.
Quady Winery shows up Thanksgiving pairings 
We have always said Essensia is the best pairing for pumpkin pie, and this season we are going to show you! Visit Quady Winery for a special pairing of our signature dessert wine with pumpkin pie. Be sure to pick up a bottle and wow your guests at the dessert table this Thanksgiving. We will be open November 17th & 18th from 12 - 4:30pm and November 19th - 21st from 9am - 4:30pm. www.QuadyWinery.com
Fall Special at The Redwoods in Yosemite
Yosemite This Winter ~ *One FREE Night!
December 1, 2012 - March 23, 2013
20% off your 1st night stay
20% off your 2nd night stay
50% off your 3rd night stay
*4th night FREE!
Offer is not valid with any other discount or during holiday periods. Not valid on existing reservations. Offer expires March 23, 2013. Call 866-470-3720 or visit www.RedwoodsInYosemite.com
River Creek Dinners are Back 
The popular dinners at River Creek Golf Course are back starting November 10 at 5:30. Dinner includes Prime Rib of Beef, twice-baked potato, green beans with bacon, tossed green salad, pumpkin praline cheesecake and a glass of wine, domestic beer or soft drink. Dinner costs $25 per person. Call 559-683-5600 for more information.
Sierra Meadows RV Park offers 3 nights for price of 2  For the months of November and December visit Sierra Meadows RV Park and get 3 nights for the price of 2. Ask about our special discounts on golf at Sierra Meadows Country Club when staying in the RV park. Call (559) 642-1340 or visit us online.
Annual Membership Dinner 
The Sierra Mono Indian Museum in North Fork holds their annual Membership Dinner on November 10 at the North Fork School - Kennedy Hall. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 12 - 2. Dinner is free with your $25 annual membership. Non-members pay $10. Please RSVB by November 4 by calling 559-877-2115. Visit online at www.SierraMonoMuseum.org
Off-season rates at Sierra Mountain Lodge 
As the summer crowds leave, you can now enjoy the peace and serenity of the beautiful surroundings of Sierra Mountain Lodge in Ahwahnee for less. The popular B&B is now offering Off-Season Lodging Only rates $75-$105 a night. Visit Sierra Mountain Lodge online for more information.
Sugar Pine Christian Camp hosts Family Christmas on the Mountain  Head on up to the Sugar Pine Christian Camp on Saturday, December 1 for the Family Christmas on the Mountain. There will be hayrides, crafts, singing and a great lunch. Best of all, the event is free. The fun starts at noon and lasts until just after dark. Thanksgiving Buffet at Tenaya Lodge  TENAYA LODGE Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 22 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Grand Ballroom Live Entertainment * Holiday Décor Adults-$37.95, Seniors-$29.95 (55 +), Children-$15.95 (4-12) 877-247-9241 Private rooms available for large parties Website: www.TenayaLodge.com Blast to the Past at Yosemite South KOA  Yosemite South KOA is excited to invite vintage trailers from everywhere to come and be a part of our Blast To The Past 50's party in the Park November 3 and 4. All vintage trailers and cars that stay with us in November. will receive 25% off their stay. Community Dance and Theater will perform for us on Saturday, as well as emcee our dance on Saturday night. Pot luck Friday night and Saturday night and a vintage yard sale that the trailer folks will be putting on. Ice Cream Social Friday night and Saturday night. All RV'ers are welcomed. Call office for reservations. 559-683-7855 or visit www.YosemiteSouthKOA.com . Yosemite West offers Thanksgiving Special 
Yosemite West Reservations is offering a Thanksgiving Special. Stay four nights at Yosemite West Cottages, Yosemite West Lodging, Yosemite West Vacation Rentals, Bass Lake Vacation Rentals, or Yosemite West Condominium Rentals and get the 4th night for half-off; stay 5 nights or longer and receive half-off the 4th and following nights. Call 559/642-2211 to book. www.facebook.com/YosemiteWest Valid for stays any time during November, 2012. | 
