LOCAL CALENDAR

ONGOING

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Porterville Youth

Center offers free recreation for youths during the summer. The center is open from 11 a.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. The other thing going on at the Heritage Center is Summer Day Camp. Kids ages 5-12 are supervised from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit the Youth Center for a tour, or visit the City of Porterville website or call 791-7695 for more information.

Porterville Homeless Connect/ Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance is holding a drive to collect gently used coats and winter shoes (boots, sturdy shoes and tennis

shoes). the drive is currently underway and will continue through October 22. All sizes of men’s and women’s coats and shoes are needed. Children’s sizes are also needed. Coats are being collected at the Porterville Arts Association @ 151 N. Main St on Wed-sat 10 AM to 4 PM.FOR more information contact Ashley Sizemore at 559-7827460. The collected coats and shoes will be given to homeless persons on November 3, 2018

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.

FRIDAY

Lindsay Night Market has started for the 2018 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.

First Christian Church

holds Breaking of the Bread women’s ministry every Friday night at 5:30 p.m. The breaking of bread celebration includes potlucks, worship, craft projects and fellowship. These meetings take place at First Christian Church located at 1020 N. Prospect Street. For more information, call 784-1975.

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.

SUNDAY

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.

UPCOMING NOVEMBER 1,3

Into the Woods. The Lindsay Community Theater presents Into the Woods on Oct 25, 27, Nov 1, and 3 at 7:30 PM and Oct 28 and Nov 4 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $14.99 for Adults and $9.99 for Students. Special bargain on opening night only: Buy One Get One Free. Get tickets at lindsaycommunitytheater.com. Call 559 284 2223 for more information.

NOVEMBER3

1920’s Silent Movie

Night. 1920’s Silent Movies with theater organist, Dave Moreno playing live accompaniment will be held at First Congregational Church, 165 E. Mill Ave, Porterville CA. Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton will be featured in the films. The event will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6 - 18, children 5 and under free. Tickets are available at the following locations: church office 559784-5340, Porterville Chamber of Commerce, Hanson Travel and Jeff’s Music.

NOVEMBER3

Fashion Show. The Strathmore Town and Country is putting on a fashion show at 12 p.m., November 3, at the Strathmore Memerial Building. Tickets are $15 each, and limited. Money goes to scholarships. $50 door prize, Raffles, and 50/50. Tickets at the door, or by calling 361-6699. Contact Sandy Achterberg at 361-6699 or at slaheart@yahoo.com.

NOVEMBER3

Tulare County Audobn

Society. Come and gather with community for the 2nd Annual Foothills Festival at River Ridge Ranch in Springville. River Ridge Institut from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can enjoy live music, art, native plant sales, walking tours, walking a labyrinth and crafts and activites. Food, wine and beer available for purchase

NOVEMBER 3

Southern Tulare County Sportsman’s Association the NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Whether you are a youth aged 7-18, an adult with a desire to contribute time to your community, a member of an organization or a business looking for a youth-oriented project, the STCSA YHEC is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. The event takes place Saturday, November 3, at the Success Lake Wildlife Area. The cost is free. those looking to join must have a Jr. Hunting license or a Hunter Safety class card in order to participate in clay shooting, and must have parent in attendance. There will be archery, wild life ID, safety trail, air riffle, lunch, and much more. Registration is 7-8 a.m. To sign up or for more information please call event coordinator Sylvia Guerrero at 559-630-1695 or email at syviasly82@aol.com

NOVEMBER17

It Is Never too Late to

Write Your Book. Authors Marilyn Meredith and Shirley Hickman will discuss the writing process. Their books will be available for purchase. Event will be in the Conference Room at Centennial Plaza, 15 E. Thurman St. and will take place 10:30 to 12:00, November 17.

FEBRUARY 9

Coming to America. Ela Pandya will share her experiences of moving from India. The talk will take place in the Historical Room in the Public Library from 10:30 to 12:00, February 9.