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

the Children’s Christmas Parade will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30. The parade route is Main Street from Morton south to Olive. Porterville’s Annual Children’s Christmas parade is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Porterville, the City of Porterville, and the Porterville Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at 784-7502.

FRIDAY

The 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 show 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. The annual Lighting of the Memorial Christmas Tree and Craft Fair in the Springville Park will be Dec. 1. The event starts at noon with craft vendors opening their booths. Reading of the names on the Memorial Plaque will begin at 6 p.m. The event includes lighting the tree, Christmas carols, performances in the gazebo, a live nativity scene, and pictures with Santa Claus. Hot cocoa, cider, cookies, and a bowl of Dutch oven stew will also be available, and free for those who make donations to the Springville Volunteer Fire Department food bank. Raffle tickets are $1 each. For more information on how to add loved ones’ names to the Memorial Plaque, stop by the Springville Volunteer Fire Department. For vendor information, call Randy Young at 359-1129 or Denise Young at 359-2215. For ticket information, call Dave and Joanne Ploneis at 359-1172.

The Rollin’ Relics Car Club will collect toys for area children at their monthly cruise night Friday, Dec. 1. The community is invited to drop off unwrapped toys, for needy children at the Pizza Factory parking lot, corner of Henderson and Porter Road, between 5-7 p.m. Porterville Toys for Tots targets families in need, with input from schools. Without this toy drive, many of the local children would have a limited Christmas. All types of unwrapped toys are welcome, but a stuffed animal will put a certain sparkle in the eye of a child. Cash donations to go toward the purchase of toys, also will be accepted. The club still invites the community to bring their classic, hot rod, custom car, finished or not to display at the “Show and Shine” Cruise Night held the first Friday from March through November. There is no fee to display your vehicle, for more information go to Rollinrelicscarclub.blogspot.com.

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.

SATURDAY

“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.

The 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 show 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.

The 25th Anniversary Christmas Home Tour is Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets are just $30 and include the Artisan Boutique. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event allowing patrons to start at any home by calling 361-0640. Tickets are also available at The Flower Mill, Bank of Sierra Porterville, Country Pleasures or OACYS Technology. Additionally, tickets can be purchased beginning at 10 a.m. at the Artisan Boutique at the Grand Avenue Methodist Church. In addition to the tour, the Artisan Boutique offers a unique shopping opportunity as well as homemade goodies. A sample of the artisans include Mobeadz Designs, The Antique Shop, Herb’s and More, Doterra Oil, Annette’s Place, Duysen’s fresh green wreaths and wood signs and Monache Hospitality Academy who will offer gift wrapping. The Artisan Boutique is at the Grand Avenue Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zonta Club of Porterville is an international service organization focused on advancing the political, economic, social and educational status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta locally is a major donor to the Family Crisis Center, offers scholarships to high school and college re-entry students, and provides Bosom Buddies to victims of breast cancer. Porterville Historical Museum is celebrating its 52nd Anniversary by hosting “All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet” at Applebee’s. The event will take place on Dec. 2, from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $10. You can pick up your tickets at the Porterville Historical Museum at 257 N. D St. or at Dr. Don Stover’s office at 526 W. Putnam Ave. For more information, call 784-2053.

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

Old 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.

The 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 show 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-to-be-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.

Sierra Vocal Arts Ensemble will present its annual Christmas concert “Lessons In Carols” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets for the concert are $20 for seniors and students and $25 for everyone else. Those interested can purchase tickets by calling 804-7995; by stopping in at Hanson Travel Ideas in Porterville; from Ensemble members; or at the door. First United Methodist Church is located 344 E. Morton Ave.

A Country Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Exeter Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave. The free event, which is being sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary No. 94, will feature handmade items, including toys, gifts, wood crafts, jewelry, art, apparel, jelly, jams and more. All items will be available for purchase. Tables for vendors are available for $25. All proceeds from the rental of tables will be used to fund veteran’s programs throughout the year. For over 50 years, the Exeter American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 94 has hosted a Country Craft Fair.

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.

TUESDAY

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.

DEC. 7

The Family Crisis Center Christmas tree raffle will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7. This year’s tree has been beautifully decorated by Darrell Walters of The Flower Mill, who donated the ornaments for the tree as well as his time decorating it. Anyone can buy a raffle ticket for $5 each and enter to win the entirely decorated tree as is. The raffle tickets will be sold until Thursday, Dec. 7. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Crisis Center, located at 211 N. Main St., at Treasure’s Thrift Store, 88 E. Mill St., or from the center’s board members. Board members include president Mickie Manning, vice president Robert Dempsie, secretary Debbie Estrada, treasurer Janice Castle, Robert Krase, Sharon Fusco, Karen Vanni, John Lollis and Donna Keeley. The proceeds from the Christmas tree raffle will go toward the emergency shelter program, which offers shelter for victims of domestic violence and women and children who are victims of homelessness. For more information, call 781-7462.

ONGOING NOV. 24-JAN. 6

Porterville Historical Museum’s 33rd Annual Model Trains and Antique Toy Exhibit starts on Friday, Nov. 24. This event was started by the Underwater Trains Society and “has become the largest model train show in Tulare County.” The head Engineer Dr. Don Stover has increased the exhibit by adding his experience, time, money and love of trains. His fellow engineers Rick Struble, Sam Winters, Ann Zimmerman, Jerry Kirby, Judy Holloway and Don Wheeler have added a circus setup and a tribute to our military troops. The museum will have antique toys from the collection of Bill Warner that your grandparents or great-grandparents played with. Joe Sanchez will exhibit his handmade art collection of tanks, airplanes, motorcycles, etc. This year the museum will open on Sundays, Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum will also be open from Dec. 26 to 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum is located at 257 N. D St. in Porterville. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for students, and 6 years and younger are free. There is no charge for Friends of the Museum and Sponsors. For more information, check the website www. portervillemuseum.org, email us at portervillemuseum@gmail.com or call 784-2053.