LOCAL CALENDAR

Friday Saturday Feb. 23 - 24

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

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

SATURDAY

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.

ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY

the Nutrition on the Go program will host a food distribution event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at the former Masonic Lodge, 2440 W. Henderson Ave., Porterville. The only stipulations are that residents be 18 years of age and that the food is not resold for profit elsewhere. Because the program receives its food supplies through a partnership with Community Food Bank (CFB) of Fresno, community members will be asked to register on their first visit by providing their name, number of people in household, and nationality — demographic information CFB needs for grant applications.

SATURDAY

the 56th annual Buck Shaffer Spectacular is just around the corner, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, with a theme of “It’s a Disney World,” at the Porterville Memorial Auditorium, 465 W. Olive Ave., Porterville. Tickets are $15 per person and available at the following locations: Valley Adult Day Services, 227 E. Oak Ave., Hanson Travel Ideas, 311 N. Second St., Porterville Chamber of Commerce, 93 N. Main St., K-TIP Radio, 1660 N. Newcomb St., Porterville Recorder, 115 E. Oak Ave., and Jeff’s Music, 342 N. Porter Rd.

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

tthe 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.

the 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 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 handcrafted 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.

sergeant Shepherd, the new costumed mascot for the Porterville Police Department, is available to appear at youth-oriented meetings and events. The mascot’s purpose is to spread the motto — “Stand Up and Speak Out!” According to the Police Department, Shepherd will be encouraging the community to “Stand Up” for family, friends and community, and “Speak Out” against drugs, bullies and crime. To check Sergeant Shepherd’s availability for events targeting youths in the community call Sgt. Rick Carrillo at 782-7563.