Librarians in Madera County are showcasing how math can be fun, no matter how old you are, thanks to a new national grant. Recently, Madera County Library’s Chowchilla Branch became just one of 20 libraries in the country, and the only one in California, to receive a grant from the Simons Foundation spearheading a national math initiative. The grant of $10,000 will fund community engagement with hands-on, interactive math experiences for all ages.

Relay For Life in Madera is an annual fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, and has been a tradition in Madera for nearly 40 years. Every year, participants and sponsors gather at Town and Country Park to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who lost the battle with cancer. Part of that tradition is an event that is held about five weeks prior to Relay For Life, called the Kick Off. On March 28, the Relay For Life Kick Off will be held at Community Action Partner

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune The Madera Evening Lions host the 4th annual Running With the Lions Strive for Diabetes 5K run last year at Town and Country Park with more than 100 participants. This year’s event will be April 11. Race coordinators Maggie Stickler and Benny Madrigal are in the final stretch of preparations for the fifth annual Running with the Lions Strides for Diabetes 5K run, sponsored by the Madera Evening Lions.  “Right now, we have 45 people registere

For The Madera Tribune From left, Madera Elks Lodge #1919 Bingo Chair Gen Buckley, Madera Rescue Mission Executive Director Jesse Chavez, Madera Food Bank Executive Director Ryan McWherter, Leading Knight Jesus Hernandez, and Bingo Committee member Susan Flores stand together after announcing programs that received the proceeds from the Elks’ Bingo Nights. The Madera Elks Lodge #1918 made cash donations to four organizations last week.  The funds were distributed from Bingo N

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Attendees look at raffle prizes during the event. Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of Madera hosted a fundraising banquet at Buena Vista Event Center to raise funds for the organization with silent auction desserts and other items, and drawings.  The organization is part of a nationwide movement, helping churches and community partners come together to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Love INC helps those in the co

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune United Way Fresno and Madera give laptops to 30 Madera Unified School District Students during the district’s Student Achievement Celebration on Thursday evening. To bridge the digital divide and support education, 30 students from the Madera Unified School District received laptops during the district’s Student Achievement Celebration, thanks to the generous donations from United Way Fresno and Madera (UWFM). This initiative is part of a $2

For The Madera Tribune Shirley Lawson gives MCSO Deputy Martin a hug after she received a Random Act of Kindness. Lawson was pulled over for a minor moving violation, and was apologetic. She received her card and cried without even seeing the monetary gift. She couldn’t stop hugging Deputy Martin. For the 12th annual Random Acts of Kindness with the Madera County Sheriff’s Office and donations from Agriland, more than money was given out — love.  Agriland and its employees ga

Julian Ornelas/The Madera Tribune The class at Alpha Elementary poses after receiving hoodies from Cal-Pacific Supply. Cal-Pacific donated more than 600 hoodies to every student and staff member at Alpha. For the fifth year in a row, Cal-Pacific Supply owner Mike Alamari and Pacific Farm Management donated hoodies to every student and staff member at schools in Madera Unified with Alpha Elementary School getting this year’s donation. The donation comes just in time as colder