RUN FOR THE GOLDCAR SHOW IF YOU LIKE CLASSIC CARS, YOU’LL ENJOY THIS ONE.THE OAKHURST SIERRA SUNRISE ROTARY WILL BE HOSTING THE ANNUAL CAR SHOW THIS COMING WEEKEND, AS FOLLOWS: FRIDAY NIGHTLOCATION: OAKHURST LODGE (HWY 41 AND 426)INCLUDES: A WONDERFUL DINNER OF                                    TRI TIP, HOMEMADE CHILI BEANS, RICE                                     RICE PILAF, SALAD AND GARLIC BREADCOST FOR DINNER: $12.00 PER PERSONTIME: BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.THE LODGE WILL HAVE A FULL ARRAY OF CLASSIC CARS FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE SO COME ON OUT AND ENJOY THE CARS AND A GREAT MEAL. SATURDAY 8:00 UNTIL 2:00 P.M.THE CARS, APPROXIMATLEY 150, WILL MOVE OVER TO THE OAKHURST COMMUNITY PARK.THERE WILL BE SEVERAL MEAL VENUES FOR YOUR APPETITES WHILE YOU ENJOY THE CAR SHOW. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE.

Have you ever wanted to travel thru gold country? Oakhurst, California is the place for you. Whether you want to experience a full service hotel or a local bed and breakfast, this is the place to travel to. Oakhurst is a historic town located 12 miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Oakhurst offers restaurants, antique shops, boutiques, and galleries for your enjoyment in this picturesque historic town.

Visitors should consider visiting the Little Church on the Hill. This church has roots dating back to June 1894. This deteriorating church was relocated on July 14, 1957. It was restored for public use on June 10, 1995. This is the only remaining wooden structure of its era in the entire region. This church now stands as a landmark in Oakhill Cemetery for all to enjoy.

Another place to visit should include the Fresno Flats Historical Park. Visitors should visit the museum complex which includes 2 homes dated in the 1870’s. These homes are restored and furnished. Both complexes are designated “Points of Interest” by the State of California. Visitors will also be able to visit 2 one-room schools, several farm buildings and two 19th Century jails.

Coarsegold Historic Village is another must see in the area. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills on Yosemite Highway, visitors will enjoy panning for gold and the “Old West” atmosphere. Visitors will also encounter a genuine Tee Pee. The park is ideal for a relaxing picnic lunch. Shopping for art, antique and collectibles is also available.

There is certainly more to see in the area. Why not make a trip? You might find that you won’t want to return home!

Time to start buffing up the old jalopy; the Oakhurst Run for the Gold Classic Car Show is this weekend. Sponsored by the Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary Club, proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit local elementary schools. Here’s what’s in store:

• Friday, September 7. Registration at Oakhurst Lodge followed by a kick-off BBQ from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. BBQ is $12 per person. Check out the hot rods, enjoy the BBQ and rock out to oldies tunes.
• Saturday, September 8. Registration at Oakhurst Community Park starts at 7 a.m.; judging begins at 9 a.m. Visitors can examine a wide variety of sleek classic cars, enjoy live entertainment, sample some great food, and try your chance at the raffles. Make sure you’re on hand for the 2:30 p.m. Best of Show award presentations and cruise to Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino for the Show of Champions.

For more information, call 559-683-3783 or 559-887-6500 or visit the Run for the Gold website. Proceeds from the Run for the Gold event will provide mini-grants to local elementary schools to pay for materials and supplies not available through normal school funding. During the 2006 Run for the Gold, Sierra Sunrise Rotarians raised over $30,000 for area schools.

North Fork offers something for everyone this Saturday. Start the day bright and early with a hearty breakfast at the North Fork Lions Club Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-10 a.m. at the North Fork Recreation Center. 

Then stick around to check out the coolest classic cars at the 13th Annual Mountain Classic Car Show. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 11 you’ll be able to ogle the fins and fancy grillwork at the North Fork Recreation Center. Free to the public. For more information, call 559-877-4597 or 559-887-2487.

Enjoy a delightful afternoon this Saturday, August 11, at the North Fork Community Art Gallery Sierra Art Hop. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Gallery will welcome the public with special displays of watercolor paintings, photography, jewelry, art clothing, ceramics, and gift and note cards. Well-known jewelers Ida and George Covert will demonstrate gold and silver wire-wrapped jewelry techniques. Light refreshments will be served. The gallery is located on Mammoth Pool Road 225 at the old saw mill site, 3/4 mile east of downtown North Fork, California. For more information, call 559-877-2487.