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π± Which Mariposa Christmas tree will win your vote this year?
Also, don't miss Sierra vs Mariposa County on the Mariposa Patch calendar

Morning Mariposa! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Which Mariposa Christmas tree will win your vote this year?
Also on today's calendar: Adult Fitness Class - Yoga.
Find out what's happening in Mariposafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Meredy W.!
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Mariposafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 47.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 47 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Stroll Through Christmas Tree Lane at the Mariposa Museum (sierranewsonline.com) β Mariposa residents can enjoy the Mariposa Museumβs 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lane all December, with a special Open House on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 4β8 p.m. Explore decorated trees, new gingerbread entries, and vote for your favorites while supporting a beloved local institution on Jessie Street.
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πΈ Around Mariposa
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π Upcoming Events in Mariposa
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β Featured events β
- Sierra vs Mariposa County
Mariposa County High School, 5074 Old Hwy N, Mariposa
5:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Adult Fitness Class - Yoga
4998 County Park Road , Mariposa
4:30 pm
Wednesday December 24
π Events Nearby
- Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite , 1122 CA-41 , Fish Camp
11:00 am - Snow Globe Workshop
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite , 1122 CA-41 , Fish Camp
2:00 pm - Natalie Haskins Music @ The Lodge at Two Moons
The Lodge at Two Moons , 52770 Rd 632 , Oakhurst
9:30 pm - Breakfast With Santa
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite , 1122 CA-41 , Fish Camp
9:00 am - Mariposa High School vs. Golden Valley High School - Merced
Mariposa County High School , 5074 Old Hwy N , Mariposa
5:00 pm - Kirkwood, CA - Kirkwood Mountain Resort - Red Cliffs Lodge
Kirkwood Mountain Resort , 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr , Kirkwood
5:00 pm - New York New Year's Eve Celebration
Yosemite Wine Tails , 40409 CA-41 , Oakhurst
6:00 pm - Fully Booked, NAL β Camp Sylvester
Camp Sylvester , 28770 Dodge Ridge Rd , Pinecrest
10:00 am - Zone (B) Booked, BSA61 β Camp Sylvester
Camp Sylvester , 28770 Dodge Ridge Rd , Pinecrest
3:00 pm - Zone (A) Booked, BSA90 β Camp Sylvester
Camp Sylvester , 28770 Dodge Ridge Rd , Pinecrest
3:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 12
Friday January 23
Friday February 6
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two dogs just show up at my place.
A beautiful brown husky and a grey pittbull/lad with green collar. Tuesday 4:40. (Nextdoor Lushmeadows)
- Planada Elementary School District posted a job opening for AVID Tutor - Middle School (6th-8th Grade) in Planada. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Merced. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mariposa here.
π Nearby News
Merced
- UC Merced Community Honors Hanukkah, Pays Tribute to Australian Shooting Victims (losbanosenterprise.com)
- UC Merced Selected to Host Prestigious COSMOS STEM Program, Opening Doors for Central Valley Students (losbanosenterprise.com)
- State Recognition Puts Downtown Merced on California's Cultural Map (losbanosenterprise.com)
Ok Mariposa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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