WHAT’S ON tap

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 ttim Donnelly will be speaking at the SETCO Republican Women Federated meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16. The 6 p.m. dinner meeting at El Nuevo on Prospect Street is open to the public. Cost is $15 per person. Donnelly is a former California Assemblyman from San Bernardino. After two terms, he ran for governor in 2014. In 2010, he introduced a law ending sanctuary cities, increasing penalties for human trafficking of minors and requiring all employers to e-verify. In 2013, his bill AB351, the California Liberty Preservation Act of 2013, which nullifies the NDAA in California protecting civil rights to due process, was signed into law. In 2016, he published his first book, “Patriot Not Politician — Win or Go Homeless.” He is a candidate to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District. For more information, contact Wendy Taylor at 361-7063. tthe Porterville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is Thursday at Fitzpatrick Professional Accountancy, 189 N. Villa St., Porterville. The networking mixer goes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. FRIDAY tsteven Lee will speak about the challenges involved with restoring a portion of Quaker Oaks Farm to a wetland on Friday, Nov. 17. Lee is the project leader. This will be a joint meeting of the Sierra Club Kern Kaweah Chapter and the Tulare County Audubon Society. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Tulare County Board of Supervisors Administration Building, 2800 W. Burrel Ave., Visalia. A no-host dinner is planned prior to the meeting at 5:15 p.m. at Marie Calendar’s in Visalia. The free meeting is open to the public. tthe

Porterville High School Drama Depart

ment will transport audience members to a land of magic and make believe when they present a musical version of the children’s fairy tale, “Twelve Dancing Princesses.” There will be three public showings, with one evening show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening performance on Saturday, Nov. 18. Ticket prices are $1 for children and students and $3 for adults. All shows will take place on the Frank “Buck” Shaffer Stage in the Porterville Memorial Auditorium, 415 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Based on an old French fairy tale, “Twelve Dancing Princesses” was written by June Walker Rogers with music by Diane Leslie and lyrics by David Rogers. Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. for the evening performances and 1:30 p.m. for the Saturday matinee. tlindsay

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. SATURDAY tthe

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. tthe Catholic Daughters of America will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar soup and saladbar luncheon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Dillon Hall, 385 N. F St. in Porterville. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m. Luncheon tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Perhaps the highlight of the event will be the raffle drawing, during which attendees can enter to win a $300 gift certificate to Town & Country Market, a $100 gift certificate to La Fuente, and a $100 gift card to Target. ttrinity Lutheran Church’s 34th Annual Holiday Bazaar is coming. The bazaar will feature opportunity drawings for a colorful quilt, a large gift basket and a sketch by a well-known artist. These are displayed behind the women. The bazaar will also include crafts, white elephant items, baked goods and much more. It is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 18. The church is located at 764 W. Henderson Ave. For more information, call 784-6604. tthe

Porterville High School Drama Depart

ment will transport audience members to a land of magic and make believe when they present a musical version of the children’s fairy tale, “Twelve Dancing Princesses.” There will be three public showings, with one evening show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening performance on Saturday, Nov. 18. Ticket prices are $1 for children and students and $3 for adults. All shows will take place on the Frank “Buck” Shaffer Stage in the Porterville Memorial Auditorium, 415 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Based on an old French fairy tale, “Twelve Dancing Princesses” was written by June Walker Rogers with music by Diane Leslie and lyrics by David Rogers. Tickets are available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. for the evening performances and 1:30 p.m. for the Saturday matinee. tthe

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. tthe

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 tthe

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. TUESDAY tthe

Springville Chamber of Commerce’s annual

members meeting and mixer will take place on Nov. 21, at the Wild Oak Coffee Shop. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. with the mixer to follow from 5:30 to around 8 p.m. There will be snacks, wine, music, and community. The chamber is also seeking a couple of people to join the board. tthe 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. ONGOING OCT. 1-DEC. 31 t The City of Porterville will conduct its annual “Food For Fines”

campaign 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. UPCOMING NOV. 24 tthe

Porterville Area Ministerial Association begins the holiday season in Porterville with the annual downtown Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 24. The community is invited out to Centennial Park at 6 p.m. for an evening of musical entertainment and community singing. The program culminates with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of City Hall followed by refreshments. Canned food donations and unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots will be accepted to benefit the community’s needy families. DEC. 1 tthe

Barn Theater will be producing “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” for eight performances starting with an evening show on Dec. 1. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. continue on Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. are Dec. 3 and 10 with a brunch at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. Cost for the evening or matinees are $15 per adult, $10 per senior or student and $5 children younger than 12, and cost for the brunch show is $15 per person, reservations needed by Dec. 6. The play is directed by Edie La Vonne. Set in the land of Narnia, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-tobe-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. DEC. 2 t“A Tribute to Johnny Cash” starring James Garner is coming on Dec. 2 to the Lindsay Community Theater. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are only $20 at the door. For groups of 10 or more tickets are just $15 each. Get your reserved-seat tickets at www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com. This show is sure to be a sell-out, so get you tickets early. For more information, call 284 2223. A classy and authentic production, James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the life and music of the legendary “Man in Black” with hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and “Ring of Fire.” Show members are James Garner, lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica; Denny Colleret, lead guitar and vocals; Rick Duncan, bass and vocals; Nick Auriemmo, drums. Website is www.cashtribute.net. The Johnny Cash Tribute Show

is the perfect early Christmas present for the whole family. The rest of the season is “The Authentic Elvis Experience” on Jan. 6, Juni Fisher on Feb. 10, “A tribute to Simon and Garfunkel” on April 21, and “Stories and Songs of Neil Diamond” on May 12. Tickets for all of these shows are available now at www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com. tthe Barn Theater will be producing “The Lion, The Witch and The

Wardrobe” for eight performances starting with an evening show on Dec. 1. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. continue on Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. are Dec. 3 and 10 with a brunch at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. Cost for the evening or matinees are $15 per adult, $10 per senior or student and $5 children younger than 12, and cost for the brunch show is $15 per person, reservations needed by Dec. 6. The play is directed by Edie La Vonne. Set in the land of Narnia, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-tobe-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. DEC. 3 told

Fashioned Christmas Open House sponsored by the Tule River Historical Society will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Springville Historical

Museum. Patty Torrey and friends will be making music throughout the afternoon. Blacksmithing, weaving, woodworking, butter churning and cider pressing will be a few of the activities of the day. The back country cookers will be serving up a variety of their specialty foods. Refreshments, hot cider and much more will be served as Rosemary plays the piano in the Historical Murphy House. Come and kick off the Christmas season the oldfashioned way. Admission is free. Springville Historical Museum is located at 34902 Highway 190 in Springville, enter through the rodeo gates. tthe

Barn Theater will be producing “The Lion, The Witch and The

Wardrobe” for eight performances starting with an evening show on Dec. 1. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. continue on Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. are Dec. 3 and 10 with a brunch at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. Cost for the evening or matinees are $15 per adult, $10 per senior or student and $5 children younger than 12, and cost for the brunch show is $15 per person, reservations needed by Dec. 6. The play is directed by Edie La Vonne. Set in the land of Narnia, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-tobe-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan.