November 2023

The City of Porterville, the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses and organizations have launched the 2023 Shop Local Porterville Contest featuring local businesses.

Visit local businesses for a chance to win prizes. No purchase is necessary to participate, but local shopping is encouraged.

Shop Local Porterville Contest Passports are available for pickup by doing any of the following:

• Stopping by City Hall (291 N. Main St.). Please go to the Community Development Counter. Monday - Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Visiting participating Porterville businesses. Please take a look at their business hours.

More information: download the FLYER

or visit www.ShopLocalPorterville.com

Arena Soccer League

Registration Opens: December 6, 2023

All the excitement of playing outdoor soccer with the added fun of being able to play the ball off the walls! 

Registration is $60. Register online or in person at our office located in Centennial Plaza, 15 E. Thurman Ave., Suite A

For ages 5-13 years old

Practices start in February 2024 

Volunteer Coaches Needed!



Register Here!

Thursday Night Dance -featuring Jerry Hall & Trick Shot

If you are looking for a place to hear great music, practice your moves on an open dance floor, or just socialize with friends, don’t miss out on the Thursday Night Dance.  

The event is held every Thursday from 7:00-10:00 PM at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building on Olive Avenue.  

The admission fee is only $5 for adults. Coffee and water is always provided and guests often organize potluck style refreshments. 

Questions: (559) 791-7695

Zalud House Museum Candlelight Tours

If you a The Zalud House will come alive with the holiday spirit featuring special seasonal displays, vintage decorations and yuletide piano music. The guided tours and refreshments are sure to provide an enjoyable evening for the whole family. No reservation needed.

Dates: December 8,9,15,16

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Admission: Adults $3, Children $1

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Military Banner Program Application Opens

Registration Opens: December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

REGISTER ONLINE or in person at our office located in Centennial Plaza, 15 E. Thurman Ave., Suite A



For more information on this event, visit the City website or call (559) 791-7697

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City of Porterville's Business Assistance Program

The City of Porterville offers various financing options for businesses within city limits to help promote the economic vitality of our community.

Current programs include:

• Microenterprise Forgivable Loan Program

• Revolving Loan Program

Questions? Please contact the Economic Development Division:

([email protected] • 559-782-7460)

The City of Porterville uses the myPorterville App as a method to easily submit resident requests. You can submit service requests (potholes, street lights, trash collection, graffiti, and other non-emergency items) directly to us online or by using your mobile device and they will instantly be routed to the appropriate department administrator!

Public Hearing

The City Council authorized the adoption of increases to the rates for sewer service, solid waste service, and recycled water/meter service fees. After the public hearing was conducted the City Council authorized the increased fees, which will be effective starting in January 2024.

The increased fees are required to cover operating costs, adequately fund the sewer system so it can be operated safely and provide timely maintenance of existing facilities. Fore more information on the fee structure please click on the link below.

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