LOCAL CALENDAR

Friday Saturday Oct. 25-26

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.

FRIDAY CLASSES

• 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.

• Contemporary Line dance, Latin, and Ballroom styles, instruction by Luis Aguilar, Fridays 6:30-8:30 pm at 1034 W Morton, (St. Farm Building) Porterville. $3 donation per session for room rental cost. No partner necessary. Learn with Luis, have fun, exercise, and dance with new friends. For info call: 559-359-2158.

SATURDAY

• Parent and Child Paint Class 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday Cost: $20 for Porterville Art Association members, $25 for non-members, $5 per child with parent, $5 for each additional child Teacher: Linda Hinojosa Where: Porterville Art Association. Information: 559-544-7325

• Scrapbook-making sessions are held on the second Saturday of each month in the First Christian Church, 1020 N. Prospect St., Porterville. The sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a current project or start a new one. For more information, call Minnie Castaneda at 9200569.

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

• The Porterville Historical Museum, The Museum’s Summer hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. The museum is located at 257 N. D Street. Admission is $5.00 for Adults, $1.00 for Student and children six under are free. Friends of the Museum and Sponsors are also free. For more information call 784-2053, you can visit our website: www.portervillemuseum. com or check us out on Facebook.

• The Zalud House Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 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.

• Building Club is the last Saturday of each month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room on the second floor of the Porterville City Library. Builders of all ages and skill levels are welcome.

• 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.

FRIDAY

• Music On Main Street concert series concludes with the screening of Halloweentown from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park across from City Hall. Bring some popcorn and enjoy a movie with family and friends.

• 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.

UPCOMING OCTOBER 22-27

• The El Granito Community Worship Center presents their annual tenet revival. This even will be hosted from October 22 to October 27 with nightly services beginning at 7:30 p.m. The El Granito Community Worship Center is located at 19667 Ave 195 in Plainview. For additional information call 756-3027 or 784-2788.

NOVEMBER 2

• The Strathmore Town & Country Club’s Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show Saturday, November 2nd. It will be held in the Strathmore Memorial Building, 23124 Avenue 196, Strathmore, at 12 noon. Strathmore Town & Country Club is a women’s group that has supported the community of Strathmore for over 100 years, drawing members who live in Strathmore, former residents of Strathmore, or others with a connection or interest in being involved in this community. The annual Fashion Show is our primary fundraiser for our scholarship fund. A $1000 scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior from Strathmore High School every May. A delicious salad luncheon will be followed by fashions from Macy’s and Maurices. There will be something for all ages. Our models range in age from teens – 70’s. Models include Julia Gillett, Grace Loeffler, Kat Gillett, Lisa Duncan, Karen Pearson, Kathy Chavez and Norma Lemay. Tickets are only $20. Contact Maureen Loeffler at 559-568-1525 for more information or tickets.

DECEMBER 8

• Sierra Vocal Arts Ensemble presents their annual Christmas Concert “The Many Moods of Christmas” on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 3 p.m. This concert will be held at First United Methodist Church, 344 E. Morton, Porterville, California 93257 Tickets are $25 for general, and $20 for seniors and students. Tickets are available from any Ensemble member, at Hanson Travel Ideas in Porterville or by calling (559) 804-7995.