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Youth Track & Field Meet

Friday, April 13, 2012
Jamison Stadium, PC   
4:00pm- Gates open at 3:30pm

Open to all 1st-8th graders.  There will also be a 50M Dash for kids 3-5 years old. Ribbons to the top 6 in each event. Inquire within Parks & Leisure about the Jr. Pirates Track Club.

Freedom Fest
Presented by the City of Porterville and Tule River Tribe

Saturday, June 30, 2012
5pm-9pm
9pm-9:30pm Fireworks Show
Sports Complex
$5 per car load

Kids Zone:  Water Slides, Bounce Houses and more, $3 in advance, $5 at the event.

More details to come!

Winter Fishing Derby

TBA 2012
Murry Park
9:30am-11:30am
$3 in advance

Bring your pole and bait to the stocked Murry Park Pond.  Age divisions:  2-7, 8-15. Child must be able to reel in their own fish.  Trophies to the top 3 in each age division plus a trophy for the big fish of the day.

SPACE IS LIMITED!  Early registration is advised.  $5 day of registration fee ONLY if space allows. 

THANK YOU to the CA Dept. of Fish and Game San Joaquin Fish Hatchery in Friant, CA for supplying the fish!

2011 Fishing Derby Results

Pitch Hit & Run Competition

May 4, 2012
Heritage Center
4:30pm

FREE!  National competition in which participants test their speed, hitting accuracy, and pitching skills.  Winners have the opportunity to advance to the sectional, state and national competitions.  For boys and girls ages 7-14.

Dive-In Theatre

Last two Fridays in July and first two Fridays in August of 2012. 

Watch a movie from inside the refreshing City Pool.  A great time for the entire family.  $5 for family up to 6, $1 each additional member. Gates open at 7:30pm and the movie begins at dusk.  Concession stand will be open during the movie.

2012 Movie Schedule:
    July 20- TBA
    July 27- TBA
    August 3- TBA
    August 10- TBA

Ping Pong Tournament

TBA

This tournament is open to men, women and youth ages 10- seniors.  Males and females compete separately.  Pre-registeration at the Heritage Center is $3, or register the day of for $5.  Day of registration will be from 8am-8:30am only.  No late registration will be accepted.   Admission for spectators is free.

Music on Main Street- Fall Series

Friday evenings September & October, Centennial Park, Main Street, 6pm-8pm

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a Friday evening of music and relaxation in Centennial Park on Main Street.  In conjunction with the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, Music on Main features local talent every Friday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm in September and October.  Some chairs are provided.  Click here for performance schedule.

For more information, or if anyone is interested in performing at Music on Main Street, contact the Porterville Chamber of Commerce at 784-7502.

Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

TBA 2012
Porterville Sports Complex
FREE

National competition in which participants get one punt, one pass, and one kick. Scores are based on distance and accuracy. Winners have the opportunity to advance to the sectional, state and national competitions.
Who: Ages 8-15
Time:  9:30am-11:00am

Senior Christmas Dinner- 
December 11, 2011        

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.

Elks National Hoop Shoot

Dec. 22, 2011
4:30pm-6pm
Santa Fe Gym

FREE competition for boys & girls ages 8-13.  Each contestant shoots 25 free throws. Age divisions: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13.  Winners may advance to the next level of competition.  Awards to top finishers in each age division.

Spring Fishing Derby

April 14, 2012
Murry Park Pond 9am-11am
$3

Bring your pole and bait to the stocked Murry Park Pond.  Age divisions:  2-7, 8-15. Child must be able to reel in their own fish.  Trophies to the top 3 in each age division plus a trophy for the big fish of the day.  

$3 in advance.  SPACE IS LIMITED!  Early registration is advised.  $5 day of registration ONLY if space allows.

Sponsored by:
Porterville Breakfast Lions and the
Success Bass Club

THANK YOU to the Department of Fish & Game San Joaquin Fish Hatchery for donating the fish!

Music on Main Street- Spring Series

Friday evenings April, May and June

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a Friday evening of music and relaxation in Centennial Park on Main Street.  In conjunction with the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, Music on Main features local talent every Friday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm in April, May and June.  Some chairs are provided.

2012 Spring Concert Schedule:

April 6-    M.H.S.l Jazz Band
April 13-  Country Friends
April 20-  The Stepson's
April 27-  DJ Non Stop
May 4-    Mariachi Academy
May 11-  B.M.S. Jazz Band
May 18-  NO CONCERT!!  Porterville Fair
May 25-  Latin Friends
June 1-   Porterville Summer Strings
June 8-   DJ Non Stop
June 15- TBA
June 22- TBA
June 29- Ayla Stackhouse

For more information about Music on Main Street, or if you are looking to perform, contact the Porterville Chamber of Commerce at 559-784-7502.

Summer Night Lights

Free, Friday evening events for the family!  Activities will include games, a movie, arts & crafts, competitions, and more.  Everything is free including hot dogs, chips, and a drink. 

Co-sponsored by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors as part of their Step Up Program.

June 22- Zalud Park,
              7pm-10pm

June 30- Freedom Fest,
               Porterville Sports Complex,
               5pm-9:30pm

July 6- City Pool at Murry Park,
           7pm-10pm,
           Co-Sponsored by the
                  Porterville Breakfast Rotary

July 13- Boys & Girls Club,
             7pm-10pm

July 20- Porterville Heritage Center
             7pm-10pm

July 27- Porterville Heritage Center
             7pm-10pm

Veteran's Day Run- 10k, 5k, & 5k Walk

November 11, 2012
7am
Downtown Porterville

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 (Fun Run will be about 3 blocks long).

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

2011 Veterans Day Run Results

Elks National Soccer Shoot

TBA 2012
Sports Complex
FREE

This free national contest is open for
youth ages 7 to 13. The boy and girl
from each age group with the best score
advances to the next tier of
competition. Register day of event.

Zalud House "Old Fashioned Christmas" Candlelight Tours 

Seasonal displays with vintage decorations and yuletide piano music.  Guided tours, refreshments and even Santa Claus, too! 

Admission:  Adults $2, Children $.50

Porterville Breakfast Lions Spring Kids Fest

March 31, 2012
Veterans Park     
12:00pm-3:30pm
$3 in advance, $5 day of

A 100' giant slide, carnival rides, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, games, dance performances, information booths, food, music and more.  Geared for ages 2-12. 

Sponsored by:
Porterville Breakfast Lions
Carroll's Tire Warehouse
Porterville Women's Medical Associates  

Spring Egg Hunt

April 6, 2012 @ Veterans Park

7,000 candy and toy filled eggs make their way to Veterans Park for this fast and furious event. Selected eggs contain raffle tickets redeemable for prizes including bicycles.  Baskets allowed for 2/3 year olds only.  No parents allowed in the hunting area. 

Don't miss a visit from the bunny! 

Hunt Times-

2/3 10:30am

4-6 11:00am

7-9 11:30am

Cost : 
$2 in advance, $3 day of

Sponsored by:
Poterville Breakfast Lions