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AS THE WEEKEND APPROACHES, IT’S TIME TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR SOME REST AND RECREATION. HERE ARE SOME OF THE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES COMING UP IN THE NEXT WEEK.

TODAY

a Foodlink food giveaway for families who have lost jobs or hours from work due to the drought is held each Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the old General Tire store at 416 S. Main Street, Porterville. Bring ID and proof of residency such as a rental agreement or power bill.

FRIDAY

the City of Porterville is holding its Summer Night Lights event on Friday for the next six

weeks. The free event is a six-week series aimed to provide positive programming and a safe environment for all ages. For the first event, Summer Night Lights will partner up with the Step Up committee to provide local resource booths, bounce houses, food and a movie under the stars. The event will take place at Murry Park from 7 to 10 p.m. on June 16, with the movie starting at dusk. The Summer Night Lights series will continue with different activities planned for each week. The program is sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up program. For more information on all the activities planned for Summer Night Lights, check out the City of Porterville website, call 782-7521 or follow Porterville Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

lindsay Night Market

has started for the 2017 season, and will continue through the fall. The market is held each Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Lindsay. It features food, vendors and other activities.

main Street concert

series is held each Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centennial Park across from City Hall. The concerts, which feature local talent, are free. Attendees are advised to bring a lawn chair or blanket. This Friday will feature the Swing Shift. The concert takes place at the gazebo in Centennial Park. Centennial Park is located on Main Street and Cleveland Avenue, directly across from City Hall.

SATURDAY

the Springville Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in downtown Springville. Fresh, local fruits and vegetables, home-cooked foods, hand-crafted articles and collectables are offered. For booth space or information, call Ralph at 544-4069.

the Porterville City

Library holds introductory computer classes on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information on services and programs, go to the Library at 41 W. Thurman Ave., call 784-0177, or visit www.portervillelibrary.org and www.facebook. com/portervillelibrary.

SUNDAY

william “Van” Vanlandingham and Cheri Provancha will be the

featured speakers from 3 to 5 p.m. at the June 18 meeting of PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties. Provancha has been the president of Pride Lions and Van has been an active member. They will discuss some of the many ways in which Visalia Pride Lions have worked to improve their community and the world. PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties provides support, education and advocacy for LGBT people, their families, friends and allies. The meetings are open to the public and held in the air-conditioned Congregation B’nai David Education Building, 1039 S. Chino with, Visalia. Refreshments will be available. The door prize at the June meeting will be two free tickets to Pride Visalia on June 24.

the Tule River Historical Museum is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays with no admission charge. The museum houses a collection of vintage lumber mill and farm equipment. Antiques from local families are on display in the 1860 Murphy House and in the main museum. For more information, contact Betty Harding at 539-6314.

WEDNESDAY

congressman Kevin Mccarthy has announced a monthly

staff mobile office in Springville on Wednesday, June 21. The mobile office will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Springville’s Veterans Memorial Building, 35944 Highway 190. A staff member from Mccarthy’s office hosts each mobile office held throughout California’s 23rd Congressional District. This time provides an opportunity for constituents in the local community to conveniently visit and share concerns on important issues, current events and discuss casework matters regarding problems with federal government agencies. Cole Karr, Mccarthy’s field representative, will meet with visitors in Springville. For more information, contact Mccarthy’s district office at (661) 327-3611.

pink Heals Tulare County Chapter will be having an Eagle Mountain Casino Bus Trip on Wednesday, June 21. The bus will leave Giovanni’s Pizzeria at 5:30 p.m. and will return at approximately 10:30 p.m. The cost is $20 and will include the $25 EMC bonus bucks, $8 food court voucher, and entry into a special slot tournament just for the PHTCC Bus Trip with a chance to win $100, $75 or $50. For tickets or to reserve a seat, call 907-8181 or contact any Pink Heals Tulare County Chapter board member.

JUNE 23

jo Koy, a popular comedian who has been on several televised shows and has his own weekly podcast,

will perform live at 8 p.m. Friday, June 23, at Eagle Mountain Casino’s Event Center. Tickets are on sale now and start at only $35 for General Admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eaglemtncasino.com or in the Mountain Memories gift shop. Koy has also appeared on over 100 episodes of “Chelsea Lately” as a season regular roundtable guest. Other appearances include: “@Midnight with Chris Hardwick,” VH1, “World’s Funniest Fails,” “The Joy Behar Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “Jamie Foxx: Laffapalooza.”

the City of Porterville is holding its Summer Night Lights event on Friday for the next six

weeks. The free event is a six-week series aimed to provide positive programming and a safe environment for all ages. Movie and games in the park will take place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Zalud Park on June 23. The Summer Night Lights series will continue with different activities planned for each week. The program is sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up program. For more information on all the activities planned for Summer Night Lights, check out the City of Porterville

website, call 782-7521 or follow Porterville Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

richard Frost and Marco will be entertaining on Friday, June 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Springville Veterans Memorial Park. The summer Concerts in the Park series will continue every other Friday evening until Sept. 1. They are a joint effort of the Springville Community Club and the Apple Festival Committee. For more information, call 359-1135.

JUNE 30

the City of Porterville is holding its Summer Night Lights event on Friday for the next six

weeks. The free event is a six-week series aimed to provide positive programming and a safe environment for all ages. For the third event, Summer Night Lights will have a free swim night at the City Pool (limited to 280 people) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on June 30. The Summer Night Lights series will continue with different activities planned for each week. The program is sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up program. For more information on all the activities planned for Summer Night Lights, check out the City of Porterville website, call 782-7521 or follow Porterville Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

JULY 1

springville Rodeo Young Guns is hosting the first-ever Flicks in the Foothills. No charge for parking, entry, or food. On July 1 they will feature “The Sandlot,” and the final movie showing will be a people’s choice. Movie suggestions will be taken at the June showing and voted on by the people at the July showing. bring blankets, lawn chairs, or both and enjoy a movie on a 20-foot by 10-foot screen under the stars in Springville.

freedom Fest will take place on July 1 at the Porterville Sports Complex, 2701 W. Scranton Ave. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the event starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. The festival showcases music entertainment, a patriotic aerial performance, an array of local food vendors, a beer garden and more. Scheduled to perform is the Bluejackets Band with a special performance by E&M’S Reptile Family at 7 p.m. Entry fees are per car load - advance pass is $10; day of pass is $15 and preferred pass is $20 and can be purchased at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange Ave. or City Hill, 291 N. Main St. Free shuttle buses will run from the Porterville Transit Center — the first bus departs at 5:10 p.m.

JULY 7

the City of Porterville

is holding its Summer Night Lights event on Friday for the next six weeks.

The free event is a six-week series aimed to provide positive programming and a safe environment for all ages. For the fourth event, Summer Night Lights will have a movie and late skate at Veterans Park from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on July 7. The Summer Night Lights series will continue with different activities planned for each week. The program is sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up program. For more information on all the activities planned for Summer Night Lights, check out the City of Porterville website, call 782-7521 or follow Porterville Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

JULY 10-14

the Porterville Police Department will hold a Junior Police Academy from July 10-14 at the Porterville Police Department, 350 N. D St. Porterville PD Administrative Sgt. Rick Carrillo said the academy will start promptly at 8 a.m. each day and conclude at 5 p.m. He said the final day will be at the police range. He said transportation will be provided. The academy is reserved for kids ages 13-17 with a desire to learn about law enforcement. Carrillo said those interested can pick up an application at the front counter of the Porterville Police Department. He said applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16. He said a parent or guardian is required to attend the Academy Orientation at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. For more information, contact Steve Walker, the department’s community service officer, at 782-7567, or Carrillo at 782-7563.

JULY 14

the City of Porterville is holding its Summer Night Lights event on Friday for the next

six weeks. The free event is a six-week series aimed to provide positive programming and a safe environment for all ages. For the fifth event, Summer Night Lights will have a movie and games at Fallen Heroes Park from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on July 14. The Summer Night Lights series will continue with different activities planned for each week. The program is sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up program. For more information on all the activities planned for Summer Night Lights, check out the City of Porterville website, call 782-7521 or follow Porterville Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

JULY 21

the City of Porterville is holding its Summer Night Lights event on Friday for the next

six weeks. The free event is a six-week series aimed to provide positive programming and a safe environment for all ages. For the sixth event, Summer Night Lights will have music and poetry by Jerry Hall and Trick Shot in honor of National Day of the Cowboy at Centennial Park from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 22. The Summer Night Lights series will continue with different activities planned for each week. The program is sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up program. For more information on all the activities planned for Summer Night Lights, check out the City of Porterville website, call 782-7521 or follow Porterville Parks and Leisure on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

JULY 29

the inaugural Boots, Brews and Bacon Festival at the Visalia Convention Center will take place on Saturday, July 29. The Boots, Brews and Bacon Festival is a beer tasting festival designed to build the appreciation of craft brew all while listening to live music and enjoying what else, bacon. The festival will take place indoors in the air conditioned building from 6 to 10 p.m. (VIP at 5:30 p.m.) on July 29 and will feature craft beers, both from local distributors and breweries and local restaurants providing samples that have bacon front and center. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of event, groups of 10 or more $25, and $75 VIP (only 100 VIP are available). This is a 21 and older only event, proof of age will be required at the door. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 5. Tickets can be purchased at the Visalia Convention Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, or online at www.visaliatix.com.