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Cajun Party and Costume Ball

admin — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:48:35 +0000

Guests of the Best Western Yosemite Way Station in Mariposa are invited to the town’s Cajun Party and Costume Ball Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Stomper’s Hall (SR 49S – north of Ben Hur Road) in Bootjack. The family event includes live Dixieland Jazz, wild costumes, a costume contest and family games. Dinner includes shrimp creole Louisiana, good luck black-eyed peas, okra à la bayou, chocolate and classic southern pecan pie, pecan praline ice cream, and Creole coffee… all from scratch and all authentic.This is a down-home event with doors opening at 6 p.m. and dinner served beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Mariposa’s democratic club, this event is politics-free and family oriented. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children aged 6 – 12, and free for kids 5 and under . Advanced purchase tickets may be obtained by calling (209)966-3367.

Psychic Fair – Sept. 29 and 30

admin — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:43:17 +0000

If you’re a psychic this blog is unnecessary as you already know what we’re about to announce. But, if you’re not, then continue reading. Psychics will be gathering for food, fun and fellowship Sat., Sept. 20 and Sun., Sept. 30 at “Synchronicity” in the basement of the historic Mariposa Hotel (5029 Hwy 140 – in downtown Mariposa, California).

No appointment is needed. As, after all, your arrival has been pre-ordained. Just drop in and sign up for a reading with whichever psychic you’d like to see. Sessions are priced at 20 minutes for $25. In anticipation of the fair, Synchronicity has been restocked with DVDs, t-shirts, books and other gifts, and as an added surprise (if indeed surprises can occur in a room filled with psychics), a Chakra Crystal Bowl will be raffled for $5 a ticket or five for $20.

Nearby accommodations can be obtained at the Best Western Yosemite Way Station in Mariposa. CLICK HERE to reserve a room or for more information.

Mariposa Museum Provides Glimpse to Past

admin — Tue, 29 May 2007 16:36:00 +0000

“Rat-ta-ta-ta-ta, rat-ta-ta-ta-ta” people would hear as they approached Mariposa during the California Gold Rush, it was the distinctive sound of a five stamp mill than ran day and night crushing quartz ore to capture gold.Â Travelers would know what town they were approaching by the sound of its mill.Â It’s said that when the stamp mill was finally turned off, Mariposa residents couldn’t stand the silence.

This interesting bit of history can be seen operating at the Mariposa Museum and History Center on Jessie St. in Mariposa.Â It’s the only operational 5-stamp mill in California.Â The Smithsonian called this museum one of the best small museums in America.Â Gold panning is demonstrated and taught for $6.00 adult/ $3 child, and you can keep whatever gold you find.Â Dioramas inside the museum show how various merchant stores, homes and professions would have looked in Mariposa’s past.Â Indian lodges, a miner’s tent and exhibits representing various periods in Mariposa’s history are entertaining and informative.

Visiting the Mariposa History Center is a fun and inexpensive stop on the way to or from Yosemite National Park.Â The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through October.Â Â Admission is $3 for adults and free for kids.Â The Best Western Yosemite Way Station.is within walking distance along the Mariposa Creek Trail.