Thursday - Friday Nov. 2 - 3

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 7841689. For information, call 784-5000, Ext. 1048. CLUBS

THURSDAY Porterville Exchange Club meets at noon on Thursdays at Giovanni’s Pizzeria & Arcade, 45 N. Second St. For more information call 789-3929.

Porterville Optimist Club

meets at noon on Thursdays at RJ’S Cafe, 81 W. Putnam Ave. For more information, call 781-5764.

Porterville Breakfast Rotary Club meets at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday at Randy’s Bistro, 1549 W. Olive Ave. For information, call 359-2695.

The Porterville Emblem Club

No. 82 of the Supreme Emblem Club of the United States of America has business meetings at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 386 N. Main St. For more information, contact President Donna Watson at 940-1336.

CLASSES

THURSDAY Exercise at the Porterville

Senior Nutrition site is from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday at 280 N. 4th St. Lunch is available each day at noon. Call the day prior for lunch reservations. For more information, call 782-4725.

Crack O’ Dawn CountryWestern Line Dancing classes

are held from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday at the Old Santa Fe Depot (Senior Center), 280 N. Fourth St. All ages are welcome. Beginners on Monday and Wednesday; intermediates on Tuesday and Thursday. Cost is $5 per day or $100 for 24 sessions. For more information call Sylvia at 202-9105.

Orientation for becoming a CASA volunteer advocate is held Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at noon, except for holidays. Call for orientation location. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. For more information, call 6254007 or www.casatulareco.org.

Parenting Class in Spanish is at 6 p.m. each Thursday at the Family Crisis Center, 211 N. Main St., Porterville. For more information, call 781-7462.

FRIDAY

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 Ex

ercise meets at 9 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, excluding holidays, at the Porterville Church of the Nazarene. ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY

A Thursday Night Dance is held each Thursday at the Veterans Hall, 1900 W. Olive Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dancing starts at 7 p.m. with music by Jerry Hall and Trick Shot. For more information, call 791-7695.

Boppy Time is from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each Thursday at the Porterville Public Library at 41 W. Thurman Ave.

MEETINGS

THURSDAY Mothers of Preschoolers meets at 9 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the Porterville Church of the Nazarene. SUPPORT

THURSDAY

AA Springville meets Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Chapel at 35811 Rio Vista Dr. For more information, call 542-0800.

Al-anon meetings are held Thursdays, except holidays, at 5:30 p.m. at 348 N. G St., Porterville. The Porterville Public Library has Al-anon and Alateen books available. Call 784-8636 if you have any questions. This meeting is for adults only.

AA meets each Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Porterville 12-Step Recovery Club at 186 N. D St. at the corner of D and Walnut. For more information, call 539-3814.

Gamblers Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Porterville Church of the Nazarene, 2005 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call Dave Snow at 359-1365.

FRIDAY

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.

Porterville Elks Lodge TGIF dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at the lodge on the corner of Main Street and Morton Avenue. The first Friday of the month is steak night. Cost varies. Public welcome. For more information, call 784-1342.

ONGOING

The Porterville Historical Museum, located at 257 N. D St., is open 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 782-7548 or the Heritage Center at 7917695. tthe

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.

Porterville Art Walk is held the first Friday of each month in downtown Porterville. Ten or more venues including galleries, studios and businesses will open their art exhibitions from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can meet the artists, listen to musicians and poets, and enjoy receptions and beverages. The gallery is located at 151 North Main Street; everyone is welcome and admission is free. The Porterville Chamber of Commerce hosts First Friday Coffee events the first Friday of each month. The events are held at Galaxy 9 Theatres at 631 N. Indiana St. beginning at 7 a.m. First Friday Coffee is designed to bring people together to network with other businesses. There will be coffee and snacks followed by a short program.

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.

UPCOMING OCT. 1- DEC. 31

The City of Porterville will conduct its annual “Food

For Fines” campaign Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. This program is designed to exchange nonperishable food items for library fines. One food item equals $1 in fines, up to $10 per card. The cans of food and other nonperishable food items received must not be damaged or expired and all items must have an expiration date. Patrons who have library accounts that have been sent to collections cannot participate. The objective is to collect enough food to contribute to the needs of the local community. This year the library will partner with the Porterville Kiwanis Club, a non-profit organization that coordinates an annual family food basket giveaway. Patrons without fines who want to donate are encouraged to do so. For more information on services and programs, visit the Porterville City Library at 41 W. Thurman Ave., call 784-0177, or go to www.portervillelibrary.org and www.facebook.com/portervillelibrary.

OCT. 1- NOV. 9

Registration is now underway for the annual Veterans

Day Run taking place on Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m. It features a 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk and free kids fun run. Finish the race and stay for one of Porterville’s largest parades of the year. The low-cost entry fee is only $20 for runners and walkers. Plus, there is a discounted rate of $10 for veterans and those in active military duty. Registration includes a bib, long-sleeved commemorative shirt that is designed special each year, and other race swag. The race is chip timed with start and finish in front of Porterville City Hall. Medals will be awarded to the top-three finishers in each age category and trophies for the top overall male and female finisher in each event. Register online at ci.porterville.ca.us or in person at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange Ave., and Porterville City Hall, 291 N. Main St. Last day to pre-register was Nov. 9. The price increases $5 on the day of the race. For more information, call 7827521. Follow Porterville Parks and Leisure Services on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for all of the latest updates.

FRIDAY

The Lindsay Community Theater proudly presents

“Shrek, the Musical” on Oct .27 and 28, nov .3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and oct .29 and Nov .5 at 2 p.m. tickets are $13 Adults ,$8 high school and college, and $5 grade School and jr. high. the Lindsay community theater is located at190n. elm wood. For information and tickets, go to lindsay community theater. comorcall284-2223.director Jim kliegl reports that“sh rek, the musical” is one of the most expensive plays ever produced in the lindsay theater with a cost of nearly $10,000. Royalties for this popular show were high, but most of th es how’ s expense is due to renting over 100 costumes for the show. These twas also expensive to construct. Withacastof37, this high-powered musical will delight the whole family as it tells the tale of sh rek, thelovable ogre. Lindsay Art Association is hosting its fifth annual Dia de Los Muertos (Day

Of the Dead) exhibit at the Lindsay Museum/gallery located at 165 N. Gale Hill. The exhibit opens on Friday, Oct. 27 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 5. Lindsay Museum/gallery is open Fridays and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. A reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3-5 p.m. Traditional pan de Muerto (Mexican sweet bread), hot chocolate and fruit will be served. Music will be provided by Lindsay High School honor guitar group. Dia de Los Muertos is one of Mexico’s traditional holidays, reuniting and honoring beloved ancestors, family and friends. The Porterville Chamber of Commerce’s annual

awards dinner is Friday, Nov. 3. The black-tie affair will begin at 5:30 p.m. for networking at Nuckol’s Ranch, 13144 Road 216. Dinner is scheduled for around 6:30 p.m., followed by the awards at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. The chamber will be naming Community Service Project of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Woman of the Year and Man of the Year. Female and Male Youths of the Year will be honored as well. Lindsay Night Market 2017 season is almost finished. The market is held each Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Lindsay from March through mid-november. It features food, vendors and other activities. tporterville

Elks Lodge

TGIF dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at the lodge on the corner of Main Street and Morton Avenue. The first Friday of the month is steak night. Cost varies. Public welcome. For more information, call 784-1342. tthe Porterville Chamber of Commerce hosts First Friday Coffee events the first Friday of each month. The events are held at Galaxy 9 Theatres at 631 N. Indiana St. beginning at 7 a.m. First Friday Coffee is designed to bring people together to network with other businesses. There will be coffee and snacks followed by a short program.

SATURDAY

The Strathmore Town and Country 50+ years Fashion Show and Luncheon is 12 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4th. Clothes for the fashion show are provided by Fashion Network of Porterville. Tickets are $15. For tickets and additional information please call Sandy at 361-6699 .

The Porterville Fair Heritage Association will hold a Harvest Moon Roundup on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Porterville Fairgrounds, 2700 W. Teapot Dome Ave. The event will include a steak dinner, dancing, silent auction and an opportunity gun raffle. A social will start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. A reserved table of eight is $500, which includes premium table wine. All tickets include hosted bar. Those interested in attending can get tickets by calling 781-6582 or by visiting the Porterville Fairgrounds.

The Lindsay Community Theater proudly presents “Shrek, the Musical” on Oct .27 and 28, nov .3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and oct .29 and Nov .5 at 2 p.m. tickets are $13 Adults ,$8 high school and college, and $5 grade School and jr. high. the Lindsay community theater is located at190n. elm wood. For information and tickets, go to lindsay community theater. comorcall284-2223.director Jim kliegl reports that“sh rek, the musical” is one of the most expensive plays ever produced in the lindsay theater with a cost of nearly $10,000. Royalties for this popular show were high, but most of th es how’ s expense is due to renting over 100 costumes for the show. These twas also expensive to construct. Withacastof37, this high-powered musical will delight the whole family as it tells the tale of sh rek, thelovable ogre.

The Tulare County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee will hold their 24th annual Casino Night fundraiseronnov.4, beginning at 6 p.m. at the International a gr i-center Heritage complex. casino Night is the sole fund raiser of the young farmers and ranchers committee. proceeds will fundyf&r projects int ula re County such as youth scholarships, the annual grocery cart race tobe ne fittul are county Food link and professional development opportunities foryf&r members. casino Night is a fun filled evening that features casino gaming tables, a barbecue dinner, and asilentauction. Theeventalso includes a gun raffle, hosted bar of wine and beer, and live entertainment from branded Heart. Casino night tickets are availableatapre-salepriceof $35 per person and maybe purchased through anyyf&r member or by contacting the T ula re county farm bureau officeat732-8301. Ticketswill also be available at the door for$40.

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Springville Farm

ers’ 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 v is itwww. porter ville library. org and www.facebook. com/ porter ville library.

Game Day is the first Saturday of each month from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the community room on the second floor of the Porterville City Library. Gamers of all ages and skill levels can play popular board, video and card games.

SUNDAY

The Lindsay Community Theater proudly presents

“Shrek, the Musical” on Oct .27 and 28, nov .3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and oct .29 and Nov .5 at 2 p.m. tickets are $13 Adults ,$8 high school and college, and $5 grade School and jr. high. the Lindsay community theater is located at190n. elm wood. For information and tickets, go to lindsay community theater. comorcall284-2223.director Jim kliegl reports that“sh rek, the musical” is one of the most expensive plays ever produced in the lindsay theater with a cost of nearly $10,000. Royalties for this popular show were high, but most of th es how’ s expense is due to renting over 100 costumes for the show. These twas also expensive to construct. Withacastof37, this high-powered musical will delight the whole family as it tells the tale of sh rek, thelovable ogre.

Lindsay Art Association is hosting its fifth annual Dia de Los Muertos (Day Of the Dead) exhibit at the Lindsay Museum/gallery located at 165 N. Gale Hill. The exhibit opens on Friday, Oct. 27 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 5. Lindsay Museum/gallery is open Fridays and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. A reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3-5 p.m. Traditional pan de Muerto (Mexican sweet bread), hot chocolate and fruit will be served. Music will be provided by Lindsay High School honor guitar group. Dia de Los Muertos is one of Mexico’s traditional holidays,

reuniting and honoring beloved ancestors, family and friends.

Springville Community Club’s Empty Bowls Soup

Kitchen fundraiser is Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Springville Veterans Memorial Building. All profits go to Springville food pantries. Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 5-11. Meal includes choice of soup, bread and beverage. Pie and cookies will be sold.

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.

Veterans Benefit Breakfast is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Porterville Elks Lodge on the corner of Morton and Main. Public is welcome. For more information, call 784-1342.

NOV. 11

99th annual Veterans Day Parade featuring more than 130 entries begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Porterville. The parade route is down Main Street, beginning at Morton Avenue and continuing south to Orange Avenue.

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Band-a-rama will take place Friday at 2 p.m. at Granite Hill High School’s Rankin Stadium.

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17th annual Knights of Columbus No. 2329 of Porterville

Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at River Island Country Club. Check in is 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. The format is a four-person scramble. Entry fee is $100 per person and includes green fees, cart, tri-tip lunch. Cash prizes will be given to first, second and third places. There will be lots of tee and raffle prizes. Merle Stone Chevrolet will give away a new car for a hole in one. All proceeds from the tournament benefit Catholic and community charities. Hole sponsorships are available. Participants may pay on day of the tournament. For more information or to sign up, call Gil Domingo at 788-7272 or Jason Baranek at 350-0839 or visit online www.portervillekofc.org.

tthe Nasty Habits 6th Annual Toys for Tots Car

Show is set for Nov. 18 in the Pizza Factory parking lot, 897 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville. The show is from noon to 4 p.m. with roll-in from 8 to 11 a.m. Vehicle entry fee is $25 or $15 with an unwrapped toy. There will raffle prizes and top 40 awards.

ONGOING OCT. 1-DEC. 31

The City of Porterville will conduct its annual “Food For Fines” cam

paign Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. This program is designed to exchange non-perishable food items for library fines. One food item equals $1 in fines, up to $10 per card. The cans of food and other nonperishable food items received must not be damaged or expired and all items must have an expiration date. Patrons who have library accounts that have been sent to collections cannot participate. The objective is to collect enough food to contribute to the needs of the local community. This year the library will partner with the Porterville Kiwanis Club, a non-profit organization that coordinates an annual family food basket giveaway. Patrons without fines who want to donate are encouraged to do so. For more information on services and programs, visit the Porterville City Library at 41 W. Thurman Ave., call 784-0177, or go to www. portervillelibrary.org and www.facebook.com/portervillelibrary.

OCT. 1-NOV. 9

Registration is now underway for the annual Veterans Day Run taking place on Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m. It features a 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk and free kids fun run. Finish the race and stay for one of Porterville’s largest parades of the year. The low-cost entry fee is only $20 for runners and walkers. Plus, there is a discounted rate of $10 for veterans and those in active military duty. Registration includes a bib, long-sleeved commemorative shirt that is designed special each year, and other race swag. The race is chip timed with start and finish in front of Porterville City Hall. Medals will be awarded to the top-three finishers in each age category and trophies for the top overall male and female finisher in each event. Register online at ci.porterville.ca.us or in person at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange Ave., and Porterville City Hall, 291 N. Main St. Last day to preregister was Nov. 9. The price increases $5 on the day of the race. For more information, call 782-7521. Follow Porterville Parks and Leisure Services on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for all of the latest updates.