Mariposa EventsPLAN YOUR NEXT GETAWAY

2016-2017 County EventsPublication presented by Mariposa Butterfly Festival

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COMMUNITY Partner

CHARLES STREET DINNER HOUSEFor more than 30 years, Charles Street

Dinner House has been serving up quality meals with exceptional service.

Whether you are celebrating a special moment, or are just looking for a delicious meal at the end of a long day, Charles Street will make your evening memorable.

Known for its hand-cut steak, slow-roasted baby back ribs and made-fresh pasta, the restaurant has become a beloved Mariposa institution. Its house-made appetizers and desserts also draw rave reviews, and the restaurant serves wine from Maripsoa wineries.

Charles Street Dinner House owners and sta� take pride in treating their guests like family. Dinner service at the restaurant provides an elegant ambiance with multi-course entrées and generous portions, as well as lighter dishes for smaller appetites.

Lunch is served on weekdays in a more casual atmosphere, and the menu includes tempting sandwiches, salads and barbecue ribs.

Sunday brunch features classics such as Eggs Benedict, breakfast crepes and mimosas.

Chef Ed Uebner opened Charles Street Dinner House in the early 1980s a� er moving his family to Mariposa and purchasing � e

Wagon Wheel restaurant. Uebner and Charles Street Dinner House became Mariposa icons over the years and were beloved by many residents.

Following Uebner’s unexpected death in 2012, the Uebner family sold the restaurant to Chef Raymond Newman and his wife, Jennifer.

A Mariposa native, Chef Newman grew up with a passion for cooking that � ourished when

he worked at Charles Street Dinner House. He attended culinary school and worked with a number of chefs who helped him � ne tune his culinary artistry.

Chef Newman is proud to continue the excellent traditions of Charles Street Dinner house in tribute to Uebner, his friend and mentor. For more information, visit www.charlesstreetdinnerhouse.net.

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Butter� y FestivalP.O. Box 1479 • Mariposa, CA 95338

Phone: (209) 966-3232Website: www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net

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Chairman, CEO and Publisher Douglas K. RayPresident and Chief Operating Of� cer Scott Stone

Director Scott RayProduction Manager Joe Nugara

Content Coordinator/Client Liaison Stefanie NugaraGraphic Designer Gail Gaboda

Ad Production Coordinators David Abraham and Tiffany Salerno

Directory Coordinator Michael SumrakContributing Writer Joy Shultz

Photos Charles PhillipsAcquisition Manager Mark Waligorski

Advertising Sales Joy Shultz

TABLE of Contents

Community Partner: Charles Street Dinner House

Welcome from the County Board of Supervisors

Community Partner: Pioneer Market

Welcome to the Butter� y Festival

Trans-Valley Youth Football League

Community Partner: Epic Alpacas

Discover Mariposa County

Las Mariposas Civil War Re-enactment

2016 Butter� y Festival Events

Mariposa Museums & Culture

Explore Mariposa

Community Partner: Mariposa Subway

Lodging in Mariposa County

Mariposa County Arts Council, Inc.

The Redwoods in Yosemite

Community Organizations

Historic Coulterville

Mariposa Events 2016-2017

Community Partners: Sierra Sun Times and Charles Phillips

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WELCOME from the County Board of Supervisors

JOHN CARRIER2016 Chairman

On behalf of the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors, I would like to welcome you to one of the most beautiful counties in California. We hope you enjoy your visit and return soon.

As probably the most diverse district in Mariposa County, District 5 consists of several subdivision and organized residential communities including Lush Meadows, Bronco Hollow, Ponderosa Basin, Fish Camp and Wawona. While Lush Meadows is a community with an HOA, all of the residential properties are on private wells, where most Ponderosa Basin residents utilize the local public water system.

Most notable in this district is the fact that it encompasses portions of Yosemite National Park (Wawona), including the historic Big Trees Lodge and golf course, as well as the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees. � e district is also home to a large portion of the Sierra Nation Forest with various camp grounds and riding trails for both livestock and motorized vehicles. � e Tenaya Lodge, a � ve-star resort in Fish Camp, is also located in District 5, giving this district a well-rounded combination of residential and tourist-based income.

ROSEMARIE SMALLCOMBEDistrict 1

Welcome to Mariposa and to the wonderful, varied communities that make up our county! Because most of Yosemite National Park is contained within Mariposa County, we’re used to greeting people from all over the world. Wherever you came from, you’re sure to enjoy your stay in Mariposa.

Yosemite National Park o� ers many di� erent types of activities and options for lodging: From rock climbing to lying by the beautiful Merced River as it meanders through Yosemite Valley, to bicycling, boating and hiking, as well as skiing in the winter at Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area.

� e beautiful, iconic Majestic Yosemite Hotel, which opened in 1927, is a premier

example of National Park Service rustic architecture. � ere are great campsites throughout the park. Or, if you prefer to backpack, the High Sierra Camps may be just for you.

� ere are many other places visitors can enjoy recreation and rest in District 1. � ere’s a wide variety of vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels as well as RV parks and campgrounds in the communities in District 1 – Yosemite West, Midpines, Jerseydale and El Portal, home to wineries, artisans and residents waiting to greet you and ensure you enjoy your stay!

MERLIN JONESDistrict 2

District 2 is the northernmost district in Mariposa County, bordered by Tuolumne, Merced and Stanislaus counties. � e communities of Lake Don Pedro, Coulterville, Greeley Hill and Buck Meadows, near Yosemite, stretch through the district.

� ere is a lot of history in this area, particularly dating back to the mining era and the Gold Rush days. Its natural resources include timber, water and grasslands. Lake McClure and Exchequer Dam are in the western part of this district. Some say it is the “hidden gem” of Mariposa County.

MARSHALL LONGDistrict 3

Welcome to beautiful District 3 of Mariposa County! We have the best of all worlds right here in the western side of the county. We have the most open space, the most cattle range and the most open people you would ever want to meet.

Our cowboy mentality has kept District

3 welcoming and friendly. From the most authentic Mexican plaza town of Hornitos to John Charles Fremont’s headquarters in Bear Valley, from Mount Bullion to Catheys Valley, we have beautiful vistas and historic cattle ranches to historic wanderings throughout.

Join us for the annual Hornitos Enchilada feed, October � ea market and other events throughout the year for fun, entertainment and education. Hope to see you soon.

KEVIN CANNDistrict 4

Welcome to Mariposa County, home of Yosemite and so much more. Leave the city and interstate highways behind and immerse yourself in this beautiful place and its culture. We host more than 4 million visitors each year and want each one to carry home memories and experiences that bring you back again and again. Please say “hi” and talk to the folks on the street. We are all very proud of our county and very happy you are here.

� e town of Mariposa is the heart of our county and the jewel of Yosemite’s gateway communities. Here you can experience California’s rich Gold Rush era history and unique “Made in Mariposa” items ranging from art to beef, wine, beer, olive oil and much more. Our eclectic collection of family-owned restaurants will tempt you to stay an extra day and come back soon.

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PIONEER MARKETPioneer Market, Mariposa’s only grocery

store, is a full-service, fully stocked supermarket with small-town charm and friendly service.

Whether you are a tourist stocking up for a visit to Yosemite National Park or a local picking up a roast chicken a� er work, Pioneer Market has you covered.

When you shop at Pioneer Market, you are supporting a local family-owned business that has a long history of giving back to the community.

It all started in 1980 when Dieter and Diane Dubberke formed the Triple D Corporation and constructed Mariposa’s Pioneer Shopping Center, the � rst location of Pioneer Market.

� e market later moved to 5034 Coakley Cir., its present location, where a new 28,000-square-foot store was built. Pioneer Market has grown and expanded since the move, adding a deli, fresh bakery, � orist with delivery service and a pharmacy.

Dieter Dubberke, a German immigrant, � rmly believed in giving back to the community that supported the family business, and the family has assisted with or sponsored almost all Mariposa events and fundraisers. For example, he created the Pioneer Market

Sports Challenge program, bene� ting Mariposa County High School’s athletic program by donating a percentage of sales receipts.

To honor Mariposa veterans and express his appreciation for the United States, Dieter had a � agpole installed at the top of the Pioneer Shopping Center, � ying the American � ag daily over Mariposa.

� e Dubberkes have four sons; Jason, the youngest, stayed in Mariposa to work at the

market, becoming a partner in 2003. Lance, a physician, lives in Baltimore. Loren, a pastor, lives in Fresno. Brian lives in Merced and assists Jason with the market.

A� er his father’s death in 2014, Jason took over operations for Pioneer Market in Mariposa, the second market in Waterford, Yosemite Liquors, Grizzly Gas and other enterprises. Jason has continued the family tradition of supporting the community.

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WELCOME from the Butterfly Festival

TRANS-VALLEY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Youth football fans will have something to cheer about this fall. In early November, Mariposa hosts the Trans-Valley Youth Football League Super Bowl at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. About a dozen teams from Mariposa, Merced and Stanislaus counties compete in the league � nals.

� e two-day event packs the grandstands as families and friends come out to cheer their favorite player. A bon� re on Friday night kicks o� the event, and games continue Saturday and Sunday, from morning into the evening.

� e TVYFL has been serving youth in the central valley since 1990. Its goal is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. For more information, visit www.tvy� .us.

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� e Mariposa Butter� y Festival board welcomes you to Mariposa, and we hope you will return for the many exciting events held in all four corners of Mariposa County. You will � nd more information listed on the pages of this publication.

“Mariposa Events: Plan Your Next Getaway” ful� lls the board’s vision to create a guide to inform visitors of year-round events and to invite them to return to experience Mariposa’s breathtaking beauty during each of the four seasons.

Seasonal events include ice skating, hiking, swimming, � shing in lakes and rivers, bicycling, viewing wild� owers and waterfalls – taking in the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

In addition, Mariposa boasts a variety of restaurants, wonderful lodging, unique shops and friendly residents and business owners. Everyone in Mariposa is ready to welcome you to our world.

When you are in town, stop by the Mariposa County Visitors Center, 5158 Hwy. 140, for more information to make your stay here the best ever.

For more information on local events, see pages 23 and 24.Enjoy the Butter� y Festival and please come to visit us again!

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COMMUNITY Partner

EPIC ALPACASFind exclusive alpaca products at

Epic Alpacas Boutique and Outlet at 5022 B Hwy. 140 in downtown Mariposa.

O� ering the � nest alpaca apparel, accessories, toys and gi� s, the store opened in 2015 and sells items cra� ed from the � bers of alpaca raised at the nearby Epic Alpacas ranch, as well as fair trade items from Peru.

Epic Alpacas in Catheys Valley raises top-quality animals in various shades of gray, shearing them each year to produce fantastic yarns, garments and textiles from their sumptuous � eece.

� e ranch has the largest herd of alpacas in California, 250 head, and is one of the top gray-colored alpaca breeders in the nation.

Containing 22 natural colors, alpaca � eece was once reserved for Incan royalty but is becoming popular with North American consumers not only because of its amazing inherent qualities, but also for its natural processing requirements and environmentally conscious production.

Epic Alpacas started four years ago when local attorney Casey Aitchison and her husband, Steve, started a ranch with the intent of raising livestock as a hobby, trying out various animals until they found the perfect � t with a pair of alpacas.

� e Aitchisons found alpacas were sweet, inquisitive, gentle on the land and easier to care for than most livestock. � ey added more alpacas, and when the heard reached 20 head, they decided they found their passion and took the turn from hobby farm to full-blown livestock ranch.

� e ranch hosts events throughout the year, including an alpaca-industry auction and educational event in May, and an open house, Alpaca Farm Days, the last weekend in September. � e open house is an opportunity to meet the alpacas up close and learn about what goes into raising them. A fun family event, the open house also features a petting zoo, photo ops and games.

Tours of the ranch also are available by appointment. For more information, visit www.EpicAlpacas.com.

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Once reserved only for Incan royalty, alpaca fiber is now produced here in Mariposa County atthe largest alpaca ranch in California. Epic Alpacas offers the finest alpaca products - whether

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DISCOVER Mariposa County

DISCOVER MAJESTIC BEAUTY, HISTORY AND ADVENTURE IN MARIPOSA COUNTY

Within the boundaries of Mariposa County you will � nd Yosemite National Park. Many � rst-time visitors to the county come here to experience the wonders of Yosemite. Majestic mountains, rivers, history, American Indian culture, museums, visitors center, hiking trails and waterfalls abound in the park.

� e National Forest Service in the Park has many interesting activities for all ages. � ey publish a tabloid monthly that lists the activities for that month.

Mariposa was very active in the Gold Rush, and information on that era can be found at the Mariposa Museum and History Center in Mariposa and the Northern Mariposa County History Center.

Why not plan a return visit to experience the natural wonders of Yosemite?

Information on Mariposa County events and activities, Yosemite National Park and other information is available at the Mariposa County Visitors Center (Highways 140 and 49 North) in Mariposa and � e Northern Mariposa County Visitors Center in Coulterville has a wealth of information available as well as helpful tips on ways to enjoy your stay.

Remember to � ll up your vehicle or motor home at one of the local gas stations in Mariposa before heading to Yosemite. Gas is not available for purchase in the park.

� e wonderful, friendly people in Mariposa wish you a fantastic visit. You will be welcomed and everyone will do all they can to make sure you have a memorable stay.

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LAS MARIPOSAS Civil War Re-enactment

Adults: $7Kids: 5-17: $5

Carload SpecialsFREE PARKING

Produced by the Las Mariposas Civil War Group and the American Civil War Association

ALWAYS THE 3RD WEEKEND IN APRILLongs’ Mariposa Ranch, Yaqui Gulch Road, Mariposa

One of the largest andmost authentic reenactments in all theWest! Large contingents of bothUnion andConfederateforces. Civilian “followers”, and lots of great “Sutlers” with shopping for CivilWar Era items. Cannons, rifles, horses,wagons andLOTS of soldiers engage in TWODAYBATTLES andONEEVENINGBATTLEon Saturday, with a

final BATTLEon Sunday afternoon!” Tour the camps for all manner of interesting demonstrations!For up-to-date details, the schedule

Please bring your own seating (blanket or lawn chair).No ice chests or pets, please.

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PLEASE visit: www.theCivilWarDays.comor call 209-769-1451

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Learn about California’s role in the Civil War at Las Mariposas Civil War Re-enactment Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17.

Presented by the Las Mariposas Civil War Group, in partnership with the American Civil War Association, this annual family-friendly event is held at Long’s Mariposa Ranch, once a part of John C. Fremont’s historic 44,386 acre Las Mariposas Land Grant.

According to re-enactors, Longs’ Ranch is very like a number of battle � elds in the East and South where the original battles were fought.

Five battles will be fought during the two-day event. Between battles, visitors can walk to the Union and Confederate encampments to view how soldiers lived during the Civil War.

Visit the town of Longville where during wartime soldiers bought guns, uniforms, boots and sundry of items. Souvenirs will be available for purchase.

Sutlers Village demonstrates how the people who followed the troops lived; they cooked, laundered and repaired the soldiers’ uniforms and clothing, in addition to other services. A sutler is “a person following an army to sell food, clothing, suppliers, liquor or any other provision to its soldiers.”

� e re-enactment is held for the purpose of sponsoring Education Day, a free hands-on program for schools, drawing student groups from all over California and other western states. Docents educate students on the many interesting services provided for the soldiers. Students learn how to march, how silversmiths made bullets for the soldiers, procedures performed by the doctors, broom making and women’s chores.

Education Day will be held on Friday, April 15.For more information and an event schedule, visit www.

thecivilwardays.com or call (209) 769-1451.

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2016 BUTTERFLY Festival Events

THE 2016 MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY FESTIVALApril 29-May 1

See butter� ies up close and personal at the 11th annual Mariposa Butter� y Festival in downtown Maripsoa. � is annual family-friendly event includes a parade, live entertainment, children’s activities, art and artisans, food vendors, a costume contest and butter� y releases.

� is year’s Butter� y Festival will feature two new events, as well as the return of a popular event.

One new event, Skate Comp 2016, a skateboard competition, will be held Saturday, April 30, during the festival. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the skateboard area at Mariposa County Park, 4998 County Park Road, o� of Stroming Road. For information and entries, call Tony at (209) 275-4226. � is competition is open to the public.

� e second event addition is the Mariposa County Health Department 5K Family Run and 12K mile Trail Run (18 years & older) sponsored by the Mariposa Rotary Club. A� er the event, participants will be given their time so they can train to lower it next year. � is is a smoke-free event that challenges young people and adults to get out and run for

their health and enjoyment. For more information or entries, visit www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net.

� is year marks the return of the Little Miss Butter� y Festival and Captain Caterpillar Contest, scheduled for 2 p.m. April 24, at the Bootjack Stompers Building. � e contest is open to children ages 2 to 10. For information or entries, visit the festival website: www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net. Deadline for entries is April 17.

Taste of Mariposa will once again kick o� the festival. � e evening features samples from Mariposa’s great

restaurants, a hat contest and live and silent auctions. � e auctioneer will be Mariposa Assemblyman Frank Bigelow.

Fun for the entire family starts Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with the Butter� y Festival Parade marching down Highway 140. A� er the parade will be much-anticipated butter� y releases at the bottom of Fi� h Street.

Children receive an orange slice with their own butter� y to carry around until the butter� y � ies o� .

Bring your family and be ready for food, fun, vendors, music and entertainment. We will be waiting.

For more information, visit www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net.

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MARIPOSA Museums & Culture

Historic Downtown Mariposa

CALIFORNIA STATE MINING & MINERAL MUSEUM� e California State Mining & Mineral Museum houses a collection

started in 1865 in San Francisco. It is the o� cial California State Mining & Mineral Collection with over 13,000 minerals, rocks, gems, fossils and historic artifacts.

� e star of this collection is the Fricot Nugget, a crystallized gold specimen weighing 201 troy ounces, or about 13 pounds. Discovered by William Russell Davis in 1865, it is one of the � nest and largest specimens of crystallized native gold in the world, and thought to be the largest nugget found during the Gold Rush era.

� e museum is located on Highway 49 South inside the Mariposa County Fairgrounds at 5005 Fairgrounds Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. � ursday-Sunday. Bus and group tours are available. For more information, visit www.camineralmuseum.com.

NORTHERN MARIPOSA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER� e Northern

Mariposa County History Center, o� en referred to as the Coulterville Museum, o� ers visitors a glimpse of the life and times of early California, from the early 1800s through the boom days of the 1849 Gold Rush and the post Gold Rush era of the late 1800s and early 20th century. A large and varied collection of artifacts and photographs tell the story of the area.

� e history center boasts an excellent collections of clothing and accessories of past eras, such as exquisite gowns from Worth’s in Paris, vintage wedding and engagement gowns and short beaded � apper dresses. � e collection’s beautifully embroidered kimonos and wall hangings represent Coulterville’s Chinese in� uence, which dates back to 1850.

It is housed in two historic rock buildings at 10301 Highway 49 Coulterville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. For more information, visit coultervillehistorycenter.org.

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Yosemite Gifts comes to life in the quaint historic gold mining townof Mariposa. The building dates back to 1867, bringing in a feeling ofold with the new. Yosemite Gifts carries treasures handcrafted righthere in Mariposa & from around the world. One thousand & onegifts! Something for Everyone! Rock fossils, Unique Gifts, Jewelery,Nostalgia, American Indian, souvenirs, Beads, Findings, Natural Gold& Much More!

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MARIPOSA Museums & Culture

Historic Downtown Mariposa

MARIPOSA MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER� e Mariposa Museum and

History Center was named “the best little museum of its size west of the Mississippi” by the Smithsonian Institution. Founded in 1957, the museum portrays life in Mariposa County from the Native American and Spanish periods to the California Gold Rush through the early

1900s. Exhibits include documents and artifacts, gold displays, artwork, photos and Native American baskets, implements and beadwork.

� e museum’s outdoor display features the only operational 5-stamp gold ore mill in California, a fully functional blacksmith shop and broom-making shop, as well as other pieces of mining equipment.

Inside exhibits include an extensive Miwok Indian display, an interior view of a miner’s cabin, an authentic saloon, a one-room schoolhouse, and furnishings belonging to former Mariposa County resident and famous explorer John C. Fremont and his wife.

� e museum is located at 5119 Jessie St. Prearranged guided tours are available for large groups and bus tours. For more information, visit mariposamuseum.com or call (209) 966-2924.

MARIPOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA � e Mariposa Symphony Orchestra is a 50-member regional

symphony orchestra serving the Mariposa area. Mariposa is considered to be the smallest town in all America with its own symphony orchestra.

Celebrating its 14th season in 2016, the MSO has become incredibly re� ned, exciting, sensitive and exhilarating, and has built a large following, drawing audience members from Mariposa County, as well as other counties, states and countries.

� e MSO recently received a $33,341 California Arts Council grant for its “American Anniversaries” project, a large-scale cycle of four symphonies composed by Les Marsden, the orchestra’s founding music director and conductor. � e symphonies pay tribute to the anniversaries of the Wilderness Act, Yosemite Grant Act, Yosemite National Park and National Park Service.

A program of the Mariposa County Arts Council Inc., the orchestra performs four times a year. Tickets are available at the Mariposa County Arts Council Treetop Gallery on the top � oor of Chocolate Soup Gi� Shop, 5009 Hwy. 140, and the Mariposa County Visitors Center, 5158 Hwy. 140 or by calling (209) 966-3155.

For more information on the MSO, visit www.mariposaartscouncil.org/mariposa-symphony-orchestra. Email mso@sti.net to be added to its private, exclusive “Friends of the MSO” e-list.

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EXPLORE Mariposa

HISTORIC MARIPOSA COUNTY JAILA portion of Mariposa County’s history is

represented in its Old Stone Jail building at 5012 Bullion St.

Mariposa County’s � rst recorded jail facility was built in 1852 with timber from the surrounding forest, and destroyed by an 1858 � re that burned the south end of Mariposa.

A new two-story stone jail was built in 1858, constructed of 24-inch granite blocks from a nearby quarry. It changed little over the years. A� er a � re gutted the building in 1892, the top � oor was removed.

In 1963, the old stone jail was condemned and replaced by a facility near the courthouse.

Tours of the historic jail are available. For tour information, call the Mariposa County Visitor Center: (209) 966-2456.

MARIPOSA COUNTY COURTHOUSE

� e historic Mariposa County Courthouse at 5088 Bullion St. is California’s oldest court of law and the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Rockies.

Constructed in 1854, the Greek Revival-style structure was built with materials from nearby forests. It has served as the seat of county government since 1854 and is No. 670 in the California Historical Landmarks listings.

At one time the Mariposa Courthouse served one-� � h of California citizens. � e county encompassed what is now the counties of Fresno, Merced, Madera, Mono, Tulare, Kings, Inyo, Kern and into Ventura.

For more information on the courthouse, call the Mariposa County Visitor Center: (209) 966-2456.

MARIPOSA CERTIFIEDFARMERS MARKET

Mariposa’s Certi� ed Farmers Market, sponsored by Kiwanis, is the place to go for a great variety of locally grown certi� ed organic produce, nuts, honey and jellies, fresh � owers, organic beauty and wellness products, baked goods and homemade soaps.

� e market starts its season in late May/early June and runs through late October. Visit the market at the bottom of 6th Street between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information and updates, check the Certi� ed Farmers Market Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mariposafarmersmarket.

Visitors may tour the winery from Tuesday through Sundayfrom 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment anytime.

Aside from our winery tours, we also host weddings, andother events such as car club stopovers.

4063 Triangle Road, Mariposa, CA 95338(209) 966-2097 - fax (209) 742-5019 - wine@sti.net

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See our newly expanded store with new items andbrands to choose from. Now open 7 days a week.

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MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIR

Since 1939, the Mariposa County Fair has been providing family fun to residents of Mariposa and surrounding communities.

� is old-fashioned fair features exhibits, demonstrations, rodeo, entertainment, dances, carnival, midway rides, horse show, petting zoo, livestock, agricultural events, displays, demonstrations, destruction derby and food vendors.

� e fair also supports FFA and 4-H projects. Students show and auction o� their projects, learning more than just caring for farm animals. Displays include cooking, sewing, cra� s and photography.

A highlight of Saturday’s events is the Destruction Derby on Saturday night, and Sunday evening starts with the crowning of the Rodeo Queen followed by the rodeo.

� e 2016 fair will be held Sept. 2-5. All tickets go on sale June 1 and can be purchased at the fairgrounds or by phone with a credit card. Call (209) 966-2432 for tickets. For more information, visit www.mariposafair.com.

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MARIPOSA SUBWAYWhile in Mariposa, be sure to visit

the local Subway restaurant at 4998 7th St. It is a popular stop for tourists to grab a sandwich on their way to Yosemite, and a go-to place for locals craving a fast, healthy lunch.

Owners Marty and Michelle Page opened the restaurant in November 2010 to coincide with the Trans Valley Youth Football League Super Bowl that draws teams and families from surrounding counties.

� e Pages live in a nearby small mountain community along the foothills and are very passionate about supporting local communities.

� e store participates in Relay for Life, donating sandwiches to volunteers. It also supports the Butter� y Festival and local schools by donating a portion of sales purchased at the store.

In addition, Mariposa Subway supports school football games, programs and events.

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LODGING in Mariposa County

Tourists in search of lodging in Mariposa County have many options from luxury rentals to traditional motels and rustic cabins. � e county’s many accommodations � t all travel needs, whether it’s a family on vacation or a large tour group on a Yosemite National Park excursion.

Places to stay include hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks and campgrounds, backpacking campsites and vacation rentals.

If nature is your thing, check out the accommodations in and around Yosemite. � e park’s spectacular beauty comes alive in the spring and summer. Enjoy hiking, rock climbing, guided tours and � shing.

If you are looking for a quaint small-town experience, book your stay in Mariposa and experience the charm of its lovely downtown. Visit historic sites, shop in its unique stores and dine in one of its many � ne restaurants.

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MARIPOSA COUNTY Arts Council, Inc.

� e Mariposa County Arts Council’s mission is to promote and support all forms of cultural arts, for all ages, throughout Mariposa County. � e arts council o� ers a variety of high-quality programs designed to enrich the lives of Mariposa residents and visitors through music, theater, dance and the visual arts.

Treetop Gallery, housed on the top � oor of Chocolate Soup, 5009 Hwy. 140, is a program of the arts council. � is retail gallery features works by local artists and curated exhibitions, and serves as a creative community space for both established and emerging artists.

� e Mariposa County Arts Council sponsors Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert series in the Arts Park Friday and Saturday nights, June through August. � ese free and very entertaining weekend evenings give local resident and visitors the opportunity to enjoy all genres of music provided by local performers.

� e arts council also annually produces a Young Masters Art Competition and Show featuring school age artists; a Storytelling Festival with nationally acclaimed storytellers; storytelling outreach performances in Central California schools, Mairposa Symphony Orchestra, Young Masters Composers Competition, Welcome to Classical Music workshops at schools and Youth Art instructional programs.

For more information on Mariposa County Arts Council activities and events, visit www.mariposaartscouncil.org or call (209) 966-3155.

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THE REDWOODS in Yosemite

Enjoy all the comforts of home and the majesty of Yosemite National Park, season a� er season, at � e Redwoods in Yosemite. Choose an intimate log cabin for your romantic getaway or bring the entire family to stay in one of the spacious vacation homes.

All homes are fully equipped with everything you need to make your home away from home. � ere are more than 120 homes to choose from, and many are pet friendly.

THE EVENT OF A LIFETIMEIt will be di� cult to choose from the many stunning

views as backdrop for your special event. Weddings in the heart of Yosemite are unforgettable.

� e Redwoods in Yosemite brings your friends and family together to share in your joyous occasion while enjoying a mini vacation of their own. � e Redwoods’ event locations are unique and a� ordable, and lodging discounts are available for guests. � e Redwoods’ Wedding and Event Center seats 80 for wedding receptions in the Fireside Room or on the adjoining Fireside Deck and has full catering facilities.

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COMMUNITY Organizations

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF MARIPOSA Soroptimist International of Mariposa is part of

an international volunteer organization for business and professional women working on projects that improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Our name “Soroptimist” is a coined Latin word which means “best for women.”

Mariposa Soroptimist was chartered in December 1965. Members participate in fundraising and service activities in support of local programs targeting youth at risk, domestic violence and women’s health as well as organization-wide programs.

Local events include the Christmas Cra� Show, Elegant Dress Closet Tea and Fashion Show, Christmas Home Tour and Spring Fiesta.

For more information, visit http://simariposa.org.

FISH CAMP Visitors to Yosemite National Park o� en opt to stay in Fish Camp, a

quaint little town at the park’s southern entrance on Highway 41. Lodging options include bed-and-breakfast inns, cabins and a world-class hotel.

Fish Camp provides easy access to activities such as horseback riding, � shing and Jeep tours in the summer, and sleigh rides and snow play areas in the winter.

A popular attraction is the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and � ornberry Museum, o� ering rides on a historic steam train. � is one-hour narrated excursion through the beautiful Sierra National Forest travels over four miles on the historic Madera Sugar Pine Railroad where locomotives hauled log trains through the mountains.

Enjoy a brief stopover in the Lewis Creek Canyon to see the locomotive up close, or explore the outdoors before your return trip to the station. � e railroad operates from March through October.

� e � ornberry Museum, housed in the more than 140-year-old � ornberry log cabin, o� ers a glance of turn-of-the-century logging camp life. � e exhibit features tools used by lumberjacks, and photos of turn-of-the century logging operations.

Sugar Pine Railroad hosts several special events, such as its Moonlight Train Ride & BBQ featuring an al fresco dinner and live music, Moonlight Special featuring live music and Moonlight Melodrama featuring an outdoor play.

For more information on the railroad or to reserve tickets, visit http://ymsprr.com.

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COMMUNITY Organizations

HORNITOS PATRONS CLUB� e Hornitos Patrons Club is a nonpro� t group dedicated to

preserving the Hornitos community and history. Hornitos is a Gold Rush-era town located in the foothills of central California.

� e club also sponsors many community events, and all funds raised support Stag Hall, the community and its children.

Don’t miss these events:Famous enchilada dinner, � rst Saturday in March, 3:30 to 8 p.m., Stag

Hall. Dine in or take out.Hornitos Patron Club Flea Market, � rst Sunday in October. Vendors

needed. Saturday evening features a Tri-Tip Dinner before the event.All Souls Day Candle Lighting at Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church,

Nov. 2, 2016. � e public is welcome.For more information on Hornitos Patrons Club events, visit www.

hornitospc.com.

CATHEYS VALLEY AND SIERRA FOOTHILL CHARTER SCHOOLCatheys Valley in Mariposa County is located 22 miles northeast

of Merced and eight miles southwest of Mariposa on Highway 140. It is a crossroads community with cattle and agriculture as the primary industries, and also serves as a serene home for people who commute outside of the area.

Rural living is a way of life here. Epic Alpacas, an agricultural operation, o� ers tours where visitors learn about alpacas and the � ber they produce.

On Highway 140, just east of the commercial sector, is Catheys Valley Park featuring picnic spots, a jungle gym, baseball diamond, historic blacksmith shop and the original one-room Catheys Valley schoolhouse where many locals attended as children. To schedule a tour, call (209) 966-6753.

Catheys Valley is also home to Sierra Foothill Charter School, a public school that operates as a 501(c)3 nonpro� t organization.

� e school was founded in 2012 by a group of motivated parents and residents who reopened the local elementary school that was closed in 2010 by the school district. Catheys Valley youngsters now get a quality public education close to home.

An important contributor to community life in Catheys Valley, the school annually hosts a Sweetheart Dinner the � rst weekend in February to raise funds for school programming. It also hosts various open houses, student exhibit events and holiday programs.

� e school’s Fall Festival is a popular event. Held annually in October, the festival is a time for families and all community members to enjoy the season with old-fashioned games, costume contests, a cake walk, food for purchase and a carnival of games for the children.

For more information, visit sierrafoothillcharterschool.org.

–Submitted by Heather Berniko�

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HISTORIC Coulterville

WHERE TIME STANDS STILLVisiting the historic town of Coulterville is

akin to stepping back in time. An authentic Gold Rush town (State Historic Landmark No. 332) that started when Sam Coulter founded a tiny store in the middle of a miner’s tent camp back in 1849, the town grew and withstood three major � res and a major � ood before its 50th birthday.

Instead of drying up at the end of the Gold Rush, as so many other boomtowns did, the site’s focus on hard-rock mining, then early tourism to Yosemite kept the town alive. Many of its 1800s era buildings, and its historic cemetery, are still in use today.

Discover the community’s rich and storied history at the Northern Mariposa County History Center (also known as the Coulterville Museum) at 10301 Hwy. 49 in Coulterville.

For a truly immersive Coulterville experience, spend a few hours at one of the town’s annual events, such as a museum gala, Easter egg hunt, a western hoedown, Halloween Trunk or Treat, an all-day Christmas celebration or the largest event, CoyoteFest.

COULTERVILLE EVENTSVisitors from around the world are always

amazed at the warm and welcoming reception they get when attending Coulterville’s old-fashioned community gatherings.

� e social calendar kicks o� in February with Northern Mariposa County History Center’s Gala Reopening. � is year’s event, All Aboard to Coulterville, took place on Feb. 6, and the museum resumed its regular 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours on Feb. 10.

� e museum also presents its Roses of Coulterville walking tour in the spring that highlights the town’s unique and historic roses. � is year’s tour will be at 10 a.m. on April 23.

For more information about the museum and its events, visit coultervillehistorycenter.org or call (209) 878-3015.

Coulterville Community Club’s Easter Egg Hunt is a popular activity for families. Held at Coulterville Park on Easter morning, this event is open to all children ages 1 to 12 and registration is not required.

With summertime comes an old-fashioned Independence Day. Celebrate it at Coulterville’s annual Deep Pit Barbecue at noon on Saturday, July 2, in Coulterville Park. Organized by the local Fire Brigade and crew of Station 26, this event includes live music and old-fashioned games.

Perhaps Coulterville is best know for CoyoteFest, its annual fall festival. Join in the family fun on Sept. 24. � e popular event includes a parade, car show, the 34th annual Coyote Howl Contest, live bands, vendors and games.

For more information, visit coulterville historycenter.org

In October, local merchants organize Trunk

or Treat held on or shortly before Halloween. Children trick or treat at local businesses and from the trunks of vehicles parked downtown.

� e year caps o� with Christmas in Coulterville on the third Saturday of December. � is day-long event includes Santa’s arrival, a parade, holiday shopping and a free community dinner.

For more information about Coulterville’s annual events and community fundraisers, visit the Coulterville Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Coulterville.

– Submitted by Dale Silverman

Photos by Dale Silverman

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MARIPOSA EVENTS 2016-2017

APRIL 2016April 2Spring Fiesta Dinner/DancePresented by Soroptimist International of Mariposa(209) 742-4680/742-7780

April 2Relay for Life Cancer Survivor Pancake BreakfastLocation TBA. Free breakfast for cancer survivors.(209) 966-8447hollpad@sti.net

April 9 & 10Annual Gem & Mineral ShowMariposa County Fairgrounds, Highway 49 South (1.8 miles from town). Presented by California State Mining and Mineral Museum.(209) 742-7625

Date TBD Mariposa Symphony Orchestra “Welcome Spring” ConcertMariposa County High School & National Park Service Auditorium in Yosemite. Sponsored by the Mariposa Arts Council(209) 966-3155 rodguez@mariposaartscouncil.org

April 16 & 17 Las Mariposas Civil War Days Long’s Ranch (off Yaqui Gulch). Family-friendly event featuring Sutler’s Village, encampments, food vendors. Pets are not allowed. (209) 769-1451 www.mariposacivilwardays.com

April 24Mariposa Butter� y Festival presents the Little Miss Butter� y and Captain Caterpiller contestBootjack Stompers Hall. Open to boys and girls ages 2 to 10.(209) 966-3232/742-4933www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net

April 29Annual Taste of Mariposa and Hat ContestMariposa Senior Center, 5246 Spriggs Ln. Kick-off event for the Mariposa Butter� y Festival.(209) 966-3232/966-6380

April 30 & May 1Annual Mariposa Butter� y Festival – a smoke-free eventMariposa Art Park, Highway 140 & 4th Street, and surrounding areas.Music, food, vendors, butter� y releases, children’s activities, skateboard contest at Skateboard Park.(209) 966-3232/742-4933 www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net

April 30 Annual Mariposa Butter� y Festival parade10 a.m. along Hwy. 140; steps off at Coakley Circle, ends downtown at Fourth Street. For entries or information: www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net or (209) 966-3232. After parade butter� y releases on Fifth Street near creek.Releases continue throughout the weekend.(209) 966-3232/742-4933 www.mariposabutter� yfestival.net

April 30Skateboard Competition at Mariposa County Park skateboard area4998 County Park Rd. Registration, 8 a.m. Free entry; open to the public. Call Tony (209) 275-4226

April 30 Quilt ShowMariposa Museum & History Center, 5119 Jessie St.(209) 966-2924

MAY 2016First weekend in May Annual Mariposa County Library Book SaleDate TBAwww.mariposalibrary.org

May 7 & 8Annual POW-WOWMariposa County Fairgrounds. Traditional Native American celebration featuring music, dance, food and activities.(209)742-2244mariposapowwow@yahoo.com

Date TBAAnnual Master Gardner Plant SaleMariposa County Fairgrounds(209) 966-7078

May 21 & 22Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Walk 9 a.m. May 21 to 9 a.m. May 22, Mariposa County High School upper track � eld.(209) 966-8447 hollpad@sti.net

Memorial Day Weekend through August Cousin Jack’s Free Concert Series7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Mariposa Art Park, Highway 140 & 4th Street. Bring blankets or chairs. Sponsored by the Mariposa Arts Council.(209) 966-3155 rodriguez@mariposaartscouncil.org

May 28Annual Rotary Art & Wine FestivalMariposa County CourthouseCall Karen Smith: (209) 769-8198http://mariposarotary.org

JUNE 2016June 2 Sierra Foothills Charter School Open House4952 School House Rd., Catheys Valley(209) 742-6222 sierrafoothillcharterschool.org

June 25 Annual Sausage and Suds SamplerMariposa County Fairgrounds, Bldg. A.Sponsored by Mariposa Friends of the Fairgrounds.(209) 742-4680www.mariposafof.com mariposafriends@yahoo.com

JULY 2016Date TBAMariposa Symphony OrchestraIndependence Day Spectacular Concert7 p.m., Mariposa County Park Amphitheater, 4998 County Park Rd. Sponsored by Mariposa Arts Council(209) 966-3155 www.mariposaartscouncil.org

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MARIPOSA EVENTS 2016-2017

July 2Rotary Presents Mother Lode Outhouse RacesMariposa County Courthouse.Call Karen Smith: (209)769-8198http://mariposarotary.org

July 4 Deep Pit BBQCoulterville Park, Coulterville. Fundraiser for Coulterville Fire Brigade.(209) 878-3227

All month long“Photography Fest”Sierra Artist Gallery, corner of Highway 140 & 6th Street, Mariposa. Exhibition featuring local artists.(209) 966-2284 www.sierraartistsgallery.com

AUGUST 2016August 13 Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Royalty Contest Meet the candidates and watch them compete.(209) 966-8150 www.mariposafair.com

August 20 Western Saddle Mount & Gymkhana – Adults & JuniorsMariposa County Fairgrounds.(209) 966-2432 www.mariposafair.com

SEPTEMBER 2016Sept. 2-5 Annual Mariposa County Fair & HomecomingMariposa County Fairgrounds. FFA and 4-H showmanship and auctions, carnival, Destruction Derby, rodeo, Western saddle events, crowning of Rodeo Queen and Princesses, exhibits, food and vendors.(209) 966-2432 www.mariposafair.com

Sept. 24Mariposa County Farms and Ranches TourVisit locations throughout the county, talk with producers, enjoy art, history, lunch and workshops.(209) 377-8203www.mariposafarmsranches.com

Sept. 24Annual Coyote HowlCoulterville (Highway 49 South & Highway 132). Live music, petting zoo, children’s activities, vendors, food and annual Coyote Howling Contest. Sponsored by Northern Mariposa County History Center.(209) 878-3015

OCTOBER 2016First weekend in OctoberAnnual Mariposa County Library Book Salewww.mariposalibrary.org

Oct. 1Friends of Fairgrounds Annual Flea MarketMariposa County Fairgrounds. Vendors welcome.(209) 742-4680

Oct.1Mariposa County Contractors’ Association Outdoor Home and Garden ShowMariposa County Fairgrounds. Vendors needed.www.mariposacontractors.com

Date TBA Mariposa Symphony Orchestra Seasons Opening ConcertFiester Auditorium, Mariposa County High School. Sponsored by Mariposa Arts Council.(209) 966-3155 www.mariposaartscouncil.org

October/NovemberGold Rush Art ShowSierra Artists Gallery, corner of Highway 140 & 6th, featuring local artists.(209) 966-2284 www.sierraartistsgallery.com

NOVEMBER 2016Nov. 2Annual Hornitos Candle Lighting CeremonyTraditional All Souls Day candle lighting ceremony to honor the souls of the dead. www.hornitospc.com

Nov. 5 Annual Black & White BallMariposa County Fairgrounds. Fundraiser for J.C. Fremont Hospital Foundation.(209) 966-3631 x173 lorna.coci@jcf-hospital.com

Nov. 5-6Tri Valley Youth Football League SuperbowlFinals for all age groups. Everyone welcome. Sponsors and volunteers needed.(209) 966-5894

DECEMBER 2016Date TBAMariposa Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert7 p.m., Fiester Auditorium, Mariposa County High School. Sponsored by Mariposa Arts Council(209) 966-3155 rodriguez@mariposaartscouncil.org www.mariposaartscouncil.org

Dec. 2 & 3Annual Soroptimist Christmas Craft FairMariposa County Fairgrounds, Buildings A & B. More than 70 vendors, professional hand-crafted items food, photos with Santa. (209) 742-4680 simariposa@soroptimist.org

Dec. 10Soroptimist Christmas Home ShowVisit beautifully decorated homes in Mariposa County.(209) 966-4680simariposa@soroptimist.org

Dec. 10Lions Club Sponsors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyMariposa County Courthouse. A Mariposa tradition featuring Santa’s arrival on a � retruck and free hot dogs and beverages. Call Earl: (209) 966-6852

Dec. 10Coulterville Children visit with SantaCoulterville County Park.(209) 878-3227

JANUARY 2017Annual Prom Fair Tea and Fashion ShowMariposa Senior Center, 5246 Spriggs Rd. Presented by Soroptimist International of Mariposa.(209) 742-7780Email: simariposa@soroptimist.org

FEBRUARY 2017Annual Lions Club Crab FeedMariposa County Fairgrounds, Bldg. ACall Earl: (209) 966-6852, Matt: (209) 966-5444 or Chris: (209) 966-3314

Sierra Foothill Charter SchoolSweetheart Dinner4952 School House Rd., Catheys Valley.(209) 742-6222Sierrafoothillcharterschool.org

Annual Young Master Art Competition & ExhibitionThroughout February. Treetop Gallery, Highway 140 & 4th Street. Sponsored by The Mariposa County Arts Council.(209) 966-3155 rodriguez@mariposaartscouncil.orgwww.mariposaartscouncil.org

Mariposa County 4-H Pancake Breakfast(209) 966-4829dswice@ucam.edu

Republican Central Committee of Mariposa County Annual Lincoln/Reagan DinnerMariposa County Fairgrounds, Bldg. A(209) 742-4680 www.mariposagop.org

MARCH 2017Hornitos Annual Enchilada DinnerStag Hall, 2884 Bear Valley Rd., Hornitos. Sponsored by Hornitos Patrons Club. www.hornitospc.org(209) 376-2320

Annual Storytelling FestivalMariposa County High School and National Park Service Auditorium in Yosemite. Sponsored by The Mariposa Arts Council.rodriguez@mariposaartscouncil.org(209) 966-3155

FOR UPDATES ON EVENTSVisit www.sierrasuntimes.com or email sst@goldrushcam.com

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COMMUNITY Partners

PHOTOGRPAHER CHARLES PHILLIPSWestern art & life in the American west through the lens

Photographer Charles Phillips enjoys the process of taking photos to record the light and color of nature’s canvas and to preserve western traditions for future generations. He specializes in western and nature photography, as well as photojournalism. His work has been featured in New York’s Kodak Times Square Gallery, on national TV news and in international magazines. Phillips’ work has also been used in National Day of the Cowboy and National Geographic publications.

Locally his photographs are on exhibit at downtown Mariposa’s Sierra Artists’ Gallery, and are also sold in various shops.

SIERRA SUN TIMESwww.SierraSunTimes.comOwner and publisher: Gerald “Jerry” SarazinAdvertising, billing, graphic design: Yvonne Sarazin

Sierra Sun Times celebrates 12 years of digital publishing in 2016.� e Sierra Sun Times/GoldRushCam.com was � rst published in

February 2004 as a seven-day, online only local news source. It is the only media source based in Mariposa that publishes 24/7 and

that has a local emergency scanner online and a weather station that updates continuously. � e site covers Mariposa and the surrounding Sierra Foothill areas.

Billed as the local “original news source,” Sierra Sun Times o� ers real-time information for residents on area news, events and emergency � re updates. Readers also will � nd letters to the editor, daily sheri� and booking reports, California news, obituaries, U.S. and world news, political articles and senior news.

Because the site is updated and viewed round the clock, the Sierra Sun Times boasts that its ads can be viewed 365 days a year, giving advertisers 24/7 exposure.

For more information, call the Sierra Sun Times at (209) 742-4136 or email sst@goldrushcam.com.

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Town Square Publications is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Mariposa Butterfly Festival to produce this high-quality print and digitally integrated product. We hope you enjoy the publication and ask you to consider supporting the advertisers who made this possible.

As a proud sponsor and member of Chambers of Commerce all across the U.S., Town Square Publications is uniquely positioned to showcase your community organization and its business members. For more information on the many other great communities and organizations featured, visit our website at www.townsquarepublications.com.

If you can’t locate your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Mariposa EventsPLAN YOUR NEXT GETAWAY

2016-2017 County EventsPublication presented by Mariposa Butterfly Festival UNIQUE SHOPS RESTAURANTS ARTS ENTERTAINMENT

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ADVERTISER Index

Operating in the Sierra National Forestat Yosemite’s South Gate

HWY 41 • Fish Camp • CA • 93623

(559) 683-7273www.yosemitesteamtrains.com

Founded By The Family In 1965

“Moonlight Special”Train, Barbeque & Entertainment

• Model-A Powered Railcars• Museum• Gift Shops• Sandwich Shop• Gold Panning

Yosemite Mtn

Sugar Pine RailroadALL ABOARD!

Authentic Steam Powered Locomotives

5th Street Inn ..................................................................................................................................13

Bear Creek Cabins ...........................................................................................................................17

Bett’s Gold Coin ..............................................................................................................................15

Bling N Things .................................................................................................................................13

Butter� y Creek Winery .....................................................................................................................14

Castillo’s Mexican Restaurant ..........................................................................................................15

Catheys Valley Food & Gas ..............................................................................................................21

Charles Street Dinner House ..............................................................................................................2

Chocolate Soup ...............................................................................................................................12

Comfort Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway ..............................................................................................17

Daily and Company ...........................................................................................................................3

Donuts A Go-Go ................................................................................................................................7

Epic Alpacas ......................................................................................................................................8

Foster Ace Hardware .......................................................................................................................20

Happy Burger Diner .........................................................................................................................15

High Country Health Foods & Cafe ...................................................................................................14

Hornitos Patrons Club Flea Market ...................................................................................................21

Las Mariposas Civil War Days ...........................................................................................................10

Mariposa Butter� y Festival ...............................................................................................................11

Mariposa Company Store ................................................................................................................12

The Mariposa Lodge ........................................................................................................................17

Mia Gloor, Full-Time Realtor ..............................................................................................................9

Miners Inn ......................................................................................................................................18

Miriam & Co. ...................................................................................................................................13

Pioneer Market and Pharmacy ...........................................................................................................6

Pizza Factory ...................................................................................................................................15

Pony Expresso ...................................................................................................................................7

River Rock Inn & Cafe ......................................................................................................................17

Savoury’s ........................................................................................................................................14

Sierra Foothill Homes .......................................................................................................................13

Soroptimist’s Christmas Craft Show..................................................................................................20

Subway ...........................................................................................................................................16

Sugar Pine Cafe ..............................................................................................................................14

The Redwoods in Yosemite ..............................................................................................................19

Trans Valley Youth Football League .....................................................................................................7

White Chief Mountain Lodge ...........................................................................................................20

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad ...........................................................................................27

Yosemite Beads R Us .......................................................................................................................12

Yosemite Gifts .................................................................................................................................12

Yosemite Sweet Tooth .....................................................................................................................12

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Operating in the Sierra National Forestat Yosemite’s South Gate

HWY 41 • Fish Camp • CA • 93623

(559) 683-7273www.yosemitesteamtrains.com

Founded By The Family In 1965

“Moonlight Special”Train, Barbeque & Entertainment

• Model-A Powered Railcars• Museum• Gift Shops• Sandwich Shop• Gold Panning

Yosemite Mtn

Sugar Pine RailroadALL ABOARD!

Authentic Steam Powered Locomotives

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Photos by Charles Phillips

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