LOCAL CALENDAR
Friday Saturday July 28-29
To have your event included, please submit information in writing at least one week in advance by email to recorder@portervillerecorder.com, Attn: Community Calendar, or by fax to 784-1689. For information, call 784-5000, Ext. 1048.
CLASSES
Building Trades Classes are held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays at 27488 Avenue 150, Porterville. Beginner through advanced classes in residential electricity are offered. For more information, call Bobby Powell at 782-8567.
Healthy Hearts Senior Exercise meets at 9 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, excluding holidays, at the Porterville Church of the Nazarene.
ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAY
dive-in Theatre will be playing at the Porterville City Pool this summer. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk on Fridays, July 28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11. Organizers suggest bringing a float and viewing the movie from in the pool. Admission costs $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. The concession stand will be open during the movie, but guests can also bring their own snacks. the First Southern Baptist Church of Porterville at 1641 W. Henderson Ave. is holding Vacation Bible School titled Camp Out/jesus is the Light. There will be upbeat music, projects with a purpose, wilderness games and childrens videos. Vacation Bible School will start Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon with lunch to follow. Each day will conclude with closing campfire songs, experiments and snacks. All children are invited ages preschool thru sixth grade. For more information, or to preregister, call 784-1641.
SATURDAY
tthe 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.
The Tule River Tribe Council along with Tulare County Step Up will be holding a resource fair to prepare Tule River Tribal Youth for school. The event will be held at the Tule River Gym on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 300 to arrive will receive backpacks and school supplies. Throughout the event, activities like a scavenger hunt, and cultural demonstrations will take place. Information and resource booths will also be set up inside the gym. The youth are encouraged to participate in the resource scavenger hunt to learn more about each informational booth set up at the event. For anybody wishing to reserve a booth, or have any other questions or concerns, can contact Rondii Nieto at 7814271 ext. 1066 or e-mail her at rondii@yahoo.com.
SUPPORT
SATURDAY
A 12-Step Workshop meets from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. each Saturday at Porterville 12-Step Recovery Club at 186 N. D St. at the corner of D and Walnut. It is open to all 12-Step groups. For more information, call 539-3814.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays in the Fashion Center at the Porterville Developmental Center. Weigh-in is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 784-9539 or 799-4291, or visit www.tops.org.
ONGOING
the Porterville Historical Museum, located at 257 N. D St., is open winter hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for students. Children age 6 and under are free. Friends of the Museum and sponsors are also free. For more information call 784-2053, go to www.portervillemuseum. org ,or visit the museum’s Facebook page. tthe Zalud House Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents for children. The garden is available for special events. For more information, call 7827548 or the Heritage Center at 791-7695.
the Porterville Art Association gallery is located at 151 N. Main St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and admission is free. Art work is changed every two months. The gift shop features items hand-crafted by members. The PAA gallery is located at 151 N. Main St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free. For more information, call 784-4323.
residents without air conditioning at home or work can escape the heat at four day-time cooling centers. The Heritage Center at 256 E. Orange Ave. is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. City Hall at 291 N. Main St. is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Porterville Transit Center at 61 W. Oak Ave. is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The Porterville City Library at 41 W. Thurman Ave. is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
the Porterville Youth Center offers free recreation for youths after school. The center is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located inside the Heritage Center at 256 E. Orange Avenue. The Youth Center offers a stimulating environment for youths ages10 to 18 and there are no registration fees or monthly costs. The Youth Center’s game room features pool and pingpong tables, game consoles, foosball, board games and more. Members can also enjoy arts and crafts, organized sports and regular adventure trips. Access to the Margaret J. Slattery Children’s Library located inside the Heritage Center offers students a computer lab with Internet access. A quiet classroom is also available for homework assistance. Parents and children must be present when enrolling. Visit the Youth Center for a tour, or visit the City of Porterville website or call 791-7695 for more information.