🌱 Thinking of retiring locally? See why Oakhurst tops mountain-town shortlists.

What's up Oakhurst! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of retiring locally? See why Oakhurst tops mountain-town shortlists.

Also on today's calendar: South Gate Brewing Company and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Hot with hazy sunshine, temps: high: 93, low: 66.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Mountain Towns In California So Affordable Retirees Say They Wish They Moved Sooner (takingthekids.com) — Oakhurst gets a spotlight as a budget-friendlier retirement base with Yosemite and Bass Lake practically in the backyard, plus everyday conveniences like grocery stores and medical clinics. The piece compares several California mountain towns but emphasizes how Oakhurst balances small-town comfort, outdoor access, and manageable weather, making it appealing for locals considering aging in place or future retirees eyeing a move.
   

📸 Around Oakhurst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakhurst

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Cooking for Health →
  39963 Sierra Way, Oakhurst
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• 5pm & 7:30pm YHS Home Football vs. Tranquility
  Yosemite Unified Oakhurst, CA 93644
Saturday October 3
• South Gate Brewing Company →
  South Gate Brewing Company, 40233 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst
  12:00 pm
• Boha at South Gate Brewing Company →
  South Gate Brewing Company, 40233 Enterprise Dr, Oakhurst
  12:00 pm
• Boha at Queen's Inn by the River →
  Queen's Inn by the River, 41139 CA-41, Oakhurst
  6:30 pm
• Queens Inn Oakhurst →
  Queen's Inn by the River, 41139 CA-41, Oakhurst
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• YHS Future Fair- College & Career Fair
  Yosemite Unified Oakhurst, CA 93644
  7:00 am
• 33rd Annual Oakhurst Fall Festival →
  Oakhurst Community Center, Oakhurst
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Cork Pumpkin Class with Colette →
  Yosemite Wine Tails, 40409 Highway 41, Oakhurst
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop →
  Yosemite Wine Tails, 40409 Highway 41, Oakhurst

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• 5pm & 7:30pm YHS Home Football vs. Tranquility
  Yosemite Unified Oakhurst, CA 93644
• YHS Homecoming Game
  YHS Stadium
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know a physical therapist for dogs that will come to my house?
  My quadriplegic dog is starting to wiggle a lot so I need help figuring out exercises for him I can do with my disability. (Nextdoor Oakhurst)
• Katamura Piano Service is a great choice for any piano needs.
  On time service, very nice technician and very knowledgeable in his field. We will use him again and again. (Nextdoor Oakhurst)

• Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Oakhurst. Apply here.
• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Oakhurst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakhurst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mariposa

• Update: Dome Fire grows to 5,484.2 acres in Mariposa County, now 34% contained (sacbee.com)
• Pacific Fishers (nps.gov)
• Highway 140 to Yosemite National Park turns 100 (stripes.com)

Yosemite Valley

• FAQ: Sell-Off Efforts at Yosemite (npca.org)

Ok Oakhurst! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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