Porterville, CA - Porterville’s beloved holiday tradition is back! Seniors are warmly invited to gather for an afternoon filled with festive cheer, good company, and a delicious catered meal at the annual Senior Christmas Luncheon. The event will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM located at Burton Middle School (1155 N. Elderwood St). Guests will enjoy lively holiday entertainment from the talented Monache High School Choir, along with door prizes, and plenty of merriment to kick off the Christmas season.
This year’s celebration is made possible through a partnership with Burton Middle School and the generous support of Rollin’ Relics Car Club, California State Retirees, Tule River Economic Development Corporation, and Eagle Mountain Casino. Tickets are just $10 and may be purchased in advance at the Parks & Leisure Services office, located at 15 E. Thurman Ave., Suite A. The office is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Space is limited and early ticket purchase is encouraged to ensure a spot at this festive gathering.
For additional information, please contact (559) 791-7695, or visit the City of Porterville’s website at www.ci.porterville.ca.us.
Porterville, lying along the foothills of the picturesque Sierra Nevada mountain range, is located on State Route 65, 165 miles north of Los Angeles. The city has a strategic central location to major markets and ready access to major transportation routes. Centrally located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Porterville is situated on the eastern edge of California's San Joaquin Valley, just 17 miles off State Route 99, a primary north-south transportation route. The city is approximately an hour from Fresno and Bakersfield and is a bustling city of over 62,000, serving as a trade center to over 100,000 people. Porterville serves as the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, and is home to The Mighty 190, a local tourism collaboration that promotes countless outdoor adventures and natural amenities located along State Route 190 in southeastern Tulare County between Porterville and the Trail of 100 Giants. To learn more, please visit www.ci.porterville.ca.us or www.themighty190.com. Questions? Please contact yvelarde@ci.porterville.ca.us.