HAPPENING TODAY
Poetry Perch Open Mic
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE Old Post O ce, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro INFO Donation is $5 and includes entry to the event, co ee and pastries. The event will be hosted by the I.V. LGBT Resource Center’s Youth Committee. Open to all. It’s open mic to share a poem, song or music. Participants can sign up on the night of the event. For more information call 760-592-4066.
Pet Adoption Event/Microchip Clinic at Tractor Supply Co.
WHEN 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE Tractor Supply Co., 1850 Bradshaw Ave., El Centro
INFO Microchip clinic will cost $20 per pet. Please adopt, foster, volunteer or donate.
I.V. Chamber Singers presents annual Gospel Brunch
WHEN 10 a.m. (seating) and brunch at 10:30 a.m. WHERE Brawley Assembly of God Church, 580 C St. INFO Tickets are $25 per person. For reservations, call Tina at 760-427-0881.
Mulberry School barbecue
WHEN 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 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 baked goods. Donation/ra e is $1. For more information call 760344-8600.
Memory Gardens Cemetery Tree Planting
WHEN 9 a.m.
WHERE Memory Gardens Cemetery, Highway 86, Imperial
INFO Please join us to this very memorable event as we strive to restore life into this otherwise dead cemetery. No pun intended.
Between Women Inc. Brawley Cancer Walk Kicko
WHEN Noon to 3 p.m. WHERE North Plaza near Kiwanis Kiosk, Brawley INFO Anyone interested in attending is welcome.
Dyamo E.C. Soccer Club tryouts
WHEN 8 a.m. to noon WHERE Central Union High School, 1001 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro
INFO Open invitation for all players (boys and girls) birth years 2004-2010. (Please note: Because of State Cup Competition, older tryouts will be held at a later date). Players must bring cleats, shin guards, soccer ball and water. Parent of guardian must accompany players, a copy of the player’s birth certificate must be provided during check-in. For more information contact Jim Graham at 760-427-8954 or at doc@dynamoelcentrosoccerclub.com
Buckle-Series Gymkhana
WHEN Signup starts at 8 a.m. and event starts at 9 a.m.
WHERE K.D. Danch Arena o Highway 86 and Keystone Road in Brawley INFO There will be no food concessions. For more information call Dale at 760427-7327.
Haircut-a-thon/ Makeup Fundraiser
WHEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Suite, D, El Centro INFO The Bearded Beanie & King Cuts will cut hair for men, women and children for $10 donation. Gilbert Moran from Lilah B makeup will provide makeup tips. All proceeds to benefit Imperial Valley Pride. No appointments. First come, first served. For more information call 760-592-4066.
12th annual Mike Benavidez St. Patrick’s Day Softball Tournament
WHERE Kiwanis Field (Swarthout), 350 Euclid Ave., El Centro
INFO There will be food, games, ra e 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 760-234-8833.
Sunrunners Car Club Carne Asada Run/Car Show
WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE Eager Park, 10th and G streets (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 760355-3316.
Lights, Camera, Cure-Brawley cancer walk
WHEN 24 hours event 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.
WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Dress: formal cocktail attire. We expect to see gowns, sequins, 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. 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, 760-3562923.
Kids Night Out
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 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 sta know if your child has food allergies. For more information call 760768-2176.
Youth Basketball Open Gym
WHEN 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. today to June 24 (Saturdays) and from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. March 20 to June 26 (Mondays)
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $1 per person and open to boys and girls from 7 to 12 years-old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and sta . For more information call Recreation Department at 760-7682176.
Basketball Clinics Session Fourth
WHEN Boys and girls from 4 to 14 years-old. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for 4 to 8 years-old and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for 9 to 14 years-old, today and March 19
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $20 per session. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and sta . For more information call 760768-2176.
English Speaking Al-Anon group meetings
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. today to July 29 (Saturdays)
WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro
INFO For more information contact Elena at 760-7913284.