Community and Culture Mariposa County Region

2007 Calendar of Events - events in Mariposa County of interest to local community and visitors, provided by the Mariposa County Visitors Bureau

6th Street Cinema - nonprofit theater in downtown Mariposa showing independent films, foreign films, documentaries, and exhibitions, plus free children's programs

Arts Council - current information on local art, music and storytelling events and educational programs, from nonprofit organization promoting and supporting cultural arts, for all ages, throughout Mariposa County

California Mining and Mineral Museum - home of the official California State Mineral Collection, located at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds

Community Link - connects people with services and opportunities in Mariposa County; the information is free, detailed, and updated continuously

Cooperative Extension, Mariposa County - local University of California Extension office operating programs in agriculture, nutrition, 4-H, community garden projects, and more

Fairgrounds and Exposition Center - information on annual Mariposa County fair and multipurpose facility for events and activities serving the local community and visitors

Farmers Markets - locations, days, times, and contact information for Certified Farmers' Markets in California; search by city, county or region

Fire Safe Council - nonprofit community partnership of residents, property owners, businesses, and agencies working together to reduce vulnerability to the threat of wildfire

Habitat for Humanity of Mariposa County - Mariposa County affiliate of the international Habitat for Humanity a nonprofit organization seeking to eliminate poverty housing

Mariposa County 4-H Program - an educational program assisting youth in their development via project experiences in community and family settings

Mariposa Pow Wow - information on annual traditional Native American spring celebration organized by the American Indian Council of Mariposa County

Mariposa Safe Families - nonprofit organization promoting safe and healthy families by helping build community and deliver services in Mariposa County; coordinates community efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse

Mariposa Symphony Orchestra - live performances of symphonic music performed by local musicians

MERG - Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government, a charitable organization primarily devoted to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Mariposa County

Pioneer Wagon Train - information on annual event of mule- and horse-drawn vehicles, mounted riders and walkers who participate in a 3-day, 32-mile journey from Yosemite to Mariposa

Sierra Foothill Conservancy - local land trust conserves open space between Yosemite and Kings Canyon to protect wildlife, ranching and natural beauty for present and future generations

Sierra Nonprofit Support Center - information on services and resources for nonprofit organizations in regional communities

SPCA of Mariposa County - local self-supporting organization providing care and shelter to homeless and stray animals

Storytelling Festival - annual Mariposa celebration features performances by master storytellers, telling stories of the true and not-so-true, the side-splitting, the historical, and the heart-warming

Yosemite Association - nonprofit educational organization whose revenues are used to support education, museum, research, and environmental programs in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Renaissance - nonprofit organization for the support of the arts of Yosemite

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