Contact Information

Parks and Leisure
Administration Office
291 N Main St
(559)782-7536
Heritage Center Office
256 E Orange Ave
(559)791-7695
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Parks & Leisure

Adult & Senior Programs

Community CPR & First Aid Class

http://www.igniq.com/2006/02/canadian-red-cross-wants-its-logo-out.htmlThis one day Red Cross class will certify you in Adult AED, Adult, Infant & Child CPR and Community First Aid. Cost: $65  Pre-registration required.  Classes held at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange Ave.


Renewal Dates 2012:
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm
1/25, 2/22, 3/21, 5/23

Full Class Dates 2012:
Saturdays, 9am-6pm
1/28, 2/25, 3/24, 5/26

Veteran's Day Run - November 11, 2012                       

This event features a 10K Run as well as a 5K run, 5K walk and a Kid’s Fun Run.  The race begins at 7:00 a.m. in front of City Hall (291 N. Main Street) Downtown Porterville.

Awards will be given to 1st through 3rd place in each age category for running and walking events.  All participants will receive an official race day shirt.

Free Fun Run for children 10 and under (about three blocks)

Pre-register at the Heritage Center, 256 E Orange Ave, or between 5:45am and 6:30am the day of. 
(No registration will be taken after 6:30am- NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Fee:
Runners $15 pre-reg., $20 day of race
Walkers $10 pre-reg., $15 day of race

Open Gym Volleyball

Winter 2012
7pm-10pm
$2 per player

Adults 18 and over are welcome to play volleyball.   Come by yourself or with friends, teams will be formed as people arrive.  This is a fun and friendly atmosphere for adults.  For more information, call the Heritage Center, 791-7695 or simply stop by one Saturday evening and see for yourself.  No fee for spectators.

Ping Pong Tournament

TBA @ Santa Fe Gym

Separate men and women age divisions for ages 10 to Seniors.  Call the Heritage Center at 791-7695 for more details.

Dive In Theatre

The last two Fridays in July and the first two Fridays in August, Dive In Theatre takes place in the City Pool at Murry Park.  Cool off in the pool and watch a movie at the same time.  Showtime is dusk.  $5 for a family up to 6, $1 each additional family member.

 

 

 

 

Thursday Night Dance

Thursdays, 7-10pm @ Veteran's Memorial Building.  $5 admission.  Jerry Hall & Trick Shot provide the entertainment for the various dancing styles.

Water AerobicsComing Soon!

Mon/Wed/Fri classes in the City Pool at Murry Park from 6-7am.  $2 per class.

Senior Christmas Dinner- 
December 2012       

2:00pm @ Burton Middle School
Doors open at 1:30pm.

A turkey dinner with all the fixings, entertainment and door prizes are planned to make this event enjoyable for all.  Tickets are $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door.  Space is limited! Buy your tickets early.  Tickets may be purchased at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange.

Adult Coed Volleyball

Registration opens
August 2012

Games will be played Saturday evenings September 10th- November 12th, inside the Santa Fe School Gym.  10 game season, with top four teams advancing to the tournament.  Players must be 18 years or older to play.

Early-bird registration is $125 per team when paid by August 19th, general registration will be $150 per team. 

Register your team at the Heritage Center, 256 E. Orange Ave., M-F, 8am-5:30pm.

 

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