Date: Thursday June 24th, 2010

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: The Vineyard Restaurant, 605 South I Street, Madera

You are invited to join the Winemakers of the Madera Wine Trail  for the Madera Wine Education Series presented by Tesoro Viejo. If you have ever wondered just how to pair the right wines with the right food, The “Summer Wines & Pairings” class will feature wines and information from Peter Ficklin of Ficklin Vineyards, Ken Post of Mariposa Wine Co, and Steve Schafer of San Joaquin Wine Co. to help guide you in this delicious art. $40 class fee includes wines, food pairings & materials. To register call Holly Carter (559) 281-9210.

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010

Time: Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00

Location: Sagouspe Hangar, Madera Municipal Airport

Looking for an evening full of culture and entertainment? The Madera County Arts Council is hosting their Annual Gala to benefit the arts. ’Art Down Under’ is the theme for this event. The evening includes dinner, entertainment, live auction featuring art by Circle Gallery artists, a silent auction, raffle and Community Arts Recognition awards will be given to members of the community who have significantly contributed to the arts in Madera County. Dress is casual. $60 per person; reservations are required; program sponsor $50.

To make your reservation, be a sponsor or more information, contact the MCAC Circle Gallery located at 1653 N. Schnoor, Suite 113, Madera, phone (559) 661-7005 or visit www.maderaarts.org The Madera County Arts Council is a non-profit art agency supporting regional artists and arts in education programs. All donations are tax deductible.

Date: Saturday June 12, 2010

Time: Putting Contest 12:00; Shotgun Start 1:00; Dinner 6:00

Location: Madera Municipal Golf Course, 23200 Avenue 17, Madera

It’s time to get your golf on! Come and support MHS Coyote Football at their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament. $100.00 per individual (individuals will be placed on a team), $400.00 per foursome. This fun filled day of golfing includes lunch, green fees, cart, longest drive contest, closest to the pin contest & dinner, (dinner only reservations $25) Business, Individual & Tee Sponsorships available $500, $250, $100 Levels. Mail Checks Payable and mail to: Coyote Football, 200 South L Street, Madera CA 93637. For more information, contact Coach Andrew Pancotti, pancotti32@gmail.com or call (559) 593-2064 or (559) 978-4164

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:10am
Location: Tackle Box Too, 29815 Hwy 145 (at the Y), Madera CA 93636

Did someone say, papapapoker?!

Patrese Hedding (owner of The Tackle Box Too) along with the Smoking Coal will hold The Flippin’ 40 Poker Run & Rally . This event will celebrate and benefit Premature Infants. Cost is $15 for Singles, $20 per Couple. This fun filled event will include Live Music with Ron Thompson and The Good Souls, Clampers EVC #41-49 Dart Booth, Tatoo Booth, Mechanical Bull Riding, Food, Full Bar and a Party Bus to Poker Stops (for non riders) and 50/50 Raffle. Party starts at 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! For more information, please call The Tackle Box Too (559) 673-6612.

Date: Tuesday June 8th, 2010 * Location: Adult Ed./ Alt. Education * Time: 6pm * Graduation

Date: Wednesday June 9th 2010 *

Location: LaVina Jr. High * Time: 9am * Promotion

Location: Howard Jr. High * Time: 10am  * Promotion

Location: Desmond Jr. High * Time: 12pm * Promotion

Location: Dixieland Jr. High * Time: 1pm * Promotion

Location: Madera High * Time: 7:30pm * Graduation

Date: Thursday June 10th, 2010

Location: Jefferson Jr. High * Time: 10am * Promotion

Location: MLK Jr. High * Time: 10am * Promotion

Location: Madera High School South * Time 7:30pm * Graduation

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Date: May 26, 2010

Time: 1:00pm – 5:30pm

Location: Madera Government Center, 200 W. 4th Street, Madera CA 93637

Madera County employees are encouraging the public show your support by rolling up your sleeve and donating blood to help save  lives. All donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. For more information contact Blood Drive Chairperson Carol Barney at 559-675-7893 or Lynn Stone with the Central California Blood Center at 559-389-5417.

Date: Sundays and Wednesdays

Time: 6:ooam – 3:00pm

Location: Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 W. Cleveland Ave. Madera CA, 93637 (Hwy 99 at Cleveland Ave.)

Shop, Eat, and enjoy the many treasures that are what make the Madera Swap Meet a lively shopping experience. Items sold include produce, new and used items, food and drinks. To reserve your space or for more vendor information contact Bill and Carol Hargrove @ (559) 213-4554, or visit www.maderafleamarket.com

Date: Saturday, May 22 2010

Time: 7:00AM – 2:00pm (Shot Gun Start 8:00am)

Location: Madera Municipal Golf Course, 23200 Ave 17, Madera CA 93638

4th Annual Holy Family Table Golf Tournament & Luncheon. To benefit the Holy Family Table Building Project.

$80. per person includes Four Person Scramble, Awards, Prizes and Buffet Lunch

$20. per person for additional lunches. Event Sponsorships available.

Checks payable to Holy Family Table Building Project, mail to John Kascht 2038 Sundance Lane, Madera CA 93637

For more information contact John Kascht (559) 662-1463

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010

Time: 10:00am

Location: Curves 16810 Rd. 26 Madera, CA 93638

Dr. Nam Kim will be presenting expert advice on diet, exercise and gynecologic heath. Don’t miss out on this free event, Sponsered by your local Curves ,’The Power To Amaze Yourself’