CALENDAR
TODAY PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (first Monday of each month) WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue), El Centro
INFO The meeting is free. Discussion will be about gender identities. PFLAG stands for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
Free computer classes
WHEN 5 p.m. today to March 27 (Mondays)
WHERE Carnegie Technology Center, 420 Heber Ave., Calexico INFO To sign up visit Carnegie Center or call 760-357-5525.
English conversation classes
WHEN 10:30 a.m. today, March 13, 20 and 27 (Mondays) or at 6:30 p.m. March 9, 16, 23 and 30 (Thursdays)
WHERE Imperial Public Library, 200 W. Ninth St.
INFO The classes are free and are open for 18 years old and up. For more information contact Christina Carter at 760-3551332, ccarter@cityofimperial.org or visit https://www.facebook. com/ imperial publiclibrary
Homework help
WHEN 3 p.m. today to March 30 (Mondays to Thursdays) WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave. in Calexico
INFO Especially for third to fifth grades. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
Laureate Iota Omicron meeting
WHEN 7 p.m.
WHERE Joan Jencks home in Holtville
Free diabetes education classes
WHEN/WHERE 8 a.m. today to March 27 (Mondays), ECRMC Calexico Outpatient Clinic 495 Birch St., Calexico WHEN/WHERE 8 a.m. March 7 to March 28 (Tuesdays), Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District, 601 Heber Ave., Calexico WHEN/WHERE Noon March 9 to March 30 (Thursdays), El Centro Outpatient Clinic, 385 W. Main St., El Centro
INFO For more information contact Guadalupe Heredia at 760482-5000.
THIS WEEK Grief Support Group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 7 (every first Tuesday of the month)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue) in El Centro.
INFO Presented by Aria Hospice. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. For more information call Aria Hospice at 760-4125574.
Cupcake-cookie decorating
WHEN 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 7 WHERE Senior Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO The class is open to boys/ girls from 7 to 14 years old. Fee is $5 and includes material (must reserve space in advance). Theme is St. Patrick’s Day. Instructor is Frances Rioseco. For more information call Parks and Recreation Department at 760768-2176.
Vegan cooking class
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 7 and March 21
WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $10 per class (material fee due on day of class) and is open to 15 years old and older. Learn to cook healthy, vegan-style. Instructor is Manuel Holguin. Space is limited, reserve yours in advance by calling 760768-2176.
Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon
WHEN Noon March 7 WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86 in Brawley
INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Sharon Lawlor from Dana Point, and she will share how the brokenness of life can become something beautiful in “From Pieces to Masterpiece.” A preschool nursery is provided; reservations and a sack lunch for children are required. Reservations and cancellations are a must.
Folkloric dance
WHEN 7 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. March 7 and March 9 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
WHERE Seniors Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $25 per month and instructor is Rosa Maria Vasquez. Open to youths 5 to 12 years old.
Navy League monthly meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m. March 7 WHERE NAF Mirage Naval Base, El Centro
INFO Guest speaker will be Blue Angels Master Chief Petty Officer Matthew E. Heathcoat.
Pediatric-Adult CPR, AED and first aid certification
WHEN/WHERE 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 8, Villa Lara Apartments (Community Room), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
WHEN/WHERE 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 15, Villa Lara Apartments (Community Room), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO The class is in Spanish. Cost is $65 per person. Family-friendly, for teens, seniors, accessible, 18 and over 21 years old. EMSA approved-training, program space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information call 760-455-3882 or visit website www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or https:// www.facebook.com/ MedicFirst
Nutrition & physical activity classes
WHEN 10:30 a.m. March 8 (second Tuesday of the month) WHERE Catholic Charities, 250 W. Orange Ave., El Centro
INFO There are no requirements to attend, all ages are welcome. For time and more information contact Maribel Puentes at MPuetes@ccdsd.org or 760353-6822.
Asthma management education
WHEN 5:30 p.m. March 9 WHERE Asthma Education Center, 1470 S. Imperial, Suite A in El Centro
INFO The class is offered free of charge. Theme is “Taking Charge of Your Child’s Asthma.” This education class is not meant to replace the advice of your health care professional. Your health care professional should be your primary source of information on asthma. To pre-register and for more information call 760-4820978 or 760-336-3023.
Stop Bullying & Cyber-Bullying presentation
WHEN 4 p.m. March 9 WHERE Calipatria Unified School District Board Room, 501 Main
INFO Presentation provided by Karla Soto, Sure Helpline Crisis Center. Parent training and presentations: This is one of the top five areas of need identified by the parents in the survey conducted in the fall 2016. For more information call 760-3482101.
National Read Across America Family Night
WHEN 6 p.m. March 9
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Pre-register until March 6 or on-site registration from 5:30 p.m. go 6:30 p.m. Open to kids ages 0 to 12 years old. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
Karaoke-Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 10
WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Admission is free and for adults only. For more information call 760-768-2176.
Conversations in English
WHEN 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 10 to March 31 (Fridays) WHERE First United Methodist Church, Olive Street Center, 312 S. Eighth Street, El Centro
INFO Join us for an easy, relaxed time to talk with a few people about anything of interest, such as holiday, traditions, school, hobbies. It’s a fun time to practice “saying it in English.” For more information call 760-3522942.
NAF 19th annual Food and Entertainment Festival
WHEN 5:30 p.m. March 10 WHERE Naval Air Facility, Hangar 6, El Centro
INFO Entry is free. There will be food and entertainment.
NAF Air Show
WHEN Gates open at 9 a.m.; show is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11
WHERE Naval Air Facility El Centro
INFO Admission and parking are free. Headlining the event will be the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. Ground attractions include extreme motocross, a classic car show (Desert Cruiser Car Club) and dozens of vintage and modern military air craft. If you are interested in participating at the car show, please contact Ralph at 760-455-0762, 996-1241 or Alicia at 760-996-6255 by March 1. For more information follow the NAF El Centro Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ nafelcentro
Calexico Farmers Market-Family Literacy Fair
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11 WHERE Crummett Park, corner of Belcher Street and Dool Avenue (between CHS and Camarena Library), Calexico
INFO Come and join us, admission is free. There will be fresh fruits and vegetables, local and organic produce, delicious snacks and foods, arts and crafts, music and entertainment (please bring your own shopping bags). For more information call 760-768-2170.
I.V. Model Railroaders monthly meeting
WHEN 1:30 p.m. March 11 WHERE at Imperial Valley Research Center Building 10, 4151 Highway 86, Brawley
INFO The Imperial Valley Model Railroaders is open to anyone of any age who is interested in model trains. We meet the second Saturday of every month. For more information call Joel Shank at 760-801-8300.
UPCOMING EVENTS I.V. Wellness Center grand opening/ ribbon-cutting ceremony
WHEN 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 13 WHERE Imperial Valley Wellness Center, 221 West E. St., Brawley INFO There will be networking, hors d’oeuvres and facility tour. For more information call 760344-3160.
Caltrans State Route 98 Widening Project open house
WHEN 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 14 WHERE Mains Elementary School, 655 Sheridan Ave., Calexico
INFO Drop in and speak to California Department of Transportation team members about project details and learn about long-term detours during full closures on SR-98 as well as resident/business access during construction. The project will widen SR-98 between Eady and Ollie avenues in Calexico from two to four lanes and includes installing a traffic signal at Cesar Chavez Boulevard and adding sidewalks along the four-block length of the project. Construction will begin late March and is expected to be completed early 2018. For more information, contact the Caltrans Public information office at 619-6886670.
Baby Time
WHEN 6 p.m. March 14 and March 28
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Baby Time is for babies up to 2 years of age. Sign up at the front desk. Join us for a fun evening with your baby. Bring your babies 0 to 2 years o age for a time to play and socialize with other kids and have quality time with you. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary. org
15th annual Family & Children’s Health Fair
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. March WHERE Grace Smith School, 9 E. Fourth St., Niland
INFO There will be food, booths, raffle and fun. Agencies are requested to bring a gift for the raffle. For more information contact Maria Nava-Froelich at 760-348-2101, fax at 760-3448926 or email at mnava-froelich@calipat.com. This event is funded by Calipatria Unified School District and Imperial County Children & Families First Commission.
English Conversation class
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 16 and March 30 (Thursdays) WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave. in Calexico
INFO Camarena Library is offering an English conversation class for those that would like to practice their English skills. Class is open to the public from 16 years old and older. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary. org
Hampton by Hilton grand opening/ ribbon cutting and monthly mixer
WHEN 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 16 WHERE Hampton by Hilton, 598 E. Wake Ave. (off Interstate 8 and Dogwood Road exit), El Centro INFO There will be drinks, appetizers, business card and prize drawings, tours of hosting facility and networking. For more information call 760-352-3681 or send an email to info@elcentrochamber.com
Imperial Market Day-St. Patrick’s Day Classic
WHEN 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 17 WHERE Downtown Imperial INFO For more information call city of Imperial at 760-355-3316, facebook/imperial marketdays or www.cityofimperial.org
St. Patrick’s Day celebration dinner
WHEN 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 17
WHERE Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 402 N. Imperial Ave., Brawley
INFO Cost is $14 for adults and $7 for children. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 760-685-2846. The event features live Irish music, dinner, beverages and dessert.
Cesar Chavez Art Gallery-call for artists
WHEN Entry deadline is March 17. Notification of acceptance will be March 22. Deliver art to Calexico Neighborhood House by March 29
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico
INFO An interpretive exhibit will feature representations of Cesar Chavez, civil and labor rights and community activism through a “Time For Action” theme. We welcome all mediums and sizes. Entry forms may be submitted to our office in person or via email as a PDF or JPEG attachment with the subject of Art Entry Form 2017 to contact@nhclx.org. For more information regarding the Cesar Chavez Day Art Gallery, email at contact@nhclx.org or stop by Calexico Neighborhood House, 506 E. Fourth St., Calexico.
12th annual Mike Benavidez St. Patrick’s Day Softball Tournament
WHEN March 18
WHERE Kiwanis Field (Swarthout), 350 Euclid Ave., El Centro INFO There will be food, games, raffle prizes and green beer. Register your team at www. ElCentroFireFighters.org. All proceeds donated to Burn Institute. For time and more information contact Paul Porter at 760-2348833.
Sunrunners Car Club Carne Asada Run/ Car Show
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March WHERE Eager Park, Tenth and G St., (front of the library), Imperial INFO Join us at this great event. There will be a lot of great cars, bicycles and great carne asada. For more information contact the city of Imperial at 760-3553316.
Mulberry School barbecue
WHEN 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 18 WHERE Mulberry School, 1391 E. Rutherford Road, Brawley
INFO Cost for plate is $10 and includes: Shredded beef (barbecue sauce or salsa), ranch-style beans, salad, dinner roll and dessert. The event is family-fun with live music, silent auction of bake goods. Donation/raffle is $1. For more information call 760-3448600.
Lights, Camera, Cure-Brawley cancer walk
WHEN 24 hours event, March 18 WHERE Brawley Cattle Call Park INFO A 24-hour event celebrating cancer survivors and remembering those who have lost the battle. For more information contact Between Women Inc. at 760-351-1774.
DOVES Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser Gala
WHEN 7 p.m. March 18 WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley INFO Dress: formal cocktail attire. We expect to see gowns, sequins and tuxedos and suits. Reserve early, as tickets will not be available at the door. For sponsorship and ticket information contact DOVES Publicity Liz Mamer at lizzy@mamerfarms.com, 760-427-1766 or Jody Remington, DOVES president at 760-455-1864 or any DOVES member.
11th annual John Kirchenbauer Memorial Golf Tournament
WHEN Check in 7 a.m.; shotgun start is 8 a.m. March 18 WHERE Imperial Palms Golf Resort at Barbara Worth, 2050 Country Club Drive, Holtville INFO Entry fee is $100 per player or $350 for foursome. Includes green/mandatory cart fee, complimentary breakfast prior to the tournament and complimentary awards luncheon and drawing immediately following the tournament. You may enter tournament or purchase extra luncheon tickets from Beckey Miller at the Holtville Chamber of Commerce, 760356-2923.
Kids Night Out
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 18 WHERE Calexico Community Center, 707 Dool Ave.
INFO Fee is $5 per child. Enjoy a night out and let us take care of your kids, knowing they will be in a safe and fun environment. We have activities to keep them entertained for four hours. Activities include: board games, indoor games, crafts and a movie to end the night. All movies are rated G or PG and a snack will be provided. Please let staff know if your child has food allergies. For more information call 760-7682176.
Sixth annual Children’s Arts Festival
WHEN 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 20 to March 23
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico
INFO Drop-off is March 7 at the Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico. Children of all ages/grades are invited to display their art. Classroom registration form can be found at http://calexicolibrary.org/ cac