HAPPENING TODAY
Cesar ChavezFilm Night & Art Gallery
WHEN Doors open at 5 p.m. and film begins at 6 p.m.
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico INFO The event is free and all ages are welcome. Featuring the documentary film “Fighting for Our Lives.” An Oscar nominated portrayal of the UFW’s 1973 strike. There will be snacks and film discussion. For more information call Ivan at 760960-0914.
Free movies at the E.C. Library
WHEN 2:30 p.m. WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave. INFO For more information call the library at 760337-4565.
‘A Time for Action Exhibit’
WHEN 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Gallery), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (film) and from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (discussion) WHERE at Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico INFO The exhibition will be in commemoration of Cesar Chavez Day. For more information to http://calexicolibrary.org/cac
I.V. Parents of Asthmatics Club meeting
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE Asthma Education Center, 1470 S. Imperial, Ste. A in El Centro
INFO The meeting will be in English and Spanish. For more information call 760-482-0978 or 760-3363023.
TOPS meets
WHEN 6:30 p.m. from today to April 27 (Thursdays)
WHERE Burn Center on J Street, Imperial
INFO For more information call 760-344-2524.
Pre-registration for Run for Hope Alex 5K
WHEN Early registration is from today to April 6; Event is April 8 (same day registration is from 6 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.)
WHERE Calexico High School Football field, 1030 Encinas Ave.
INFO Entry donation fee $15 for 5 to 12 years old and $20 for 13 years and older. For more information and to register call 760-222-6132 or stop by at 510 W. Main St., Suite 105, El Centro from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (other hours by appointment) or go to www.amigosdealejandro.org, amigosdealejandro@yahoo.com or visit us at facebook.com/AmigosdeAlejandro.org
Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon
WHEN Noon April 4 (Deadline is today) WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86 in Brawley INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Carol Osgrove of Fallbrook, a real estate agent who recommends: “Home Improvement 101: First Fix Yourself!” and the day’s special feature is “Old Stuff.” A preschool nursery is provided; reservations and a sack lunch for children are required. Reservations and cancellations are a must. For reservations or cancellations call Donna Mills at 760-344-5993 by March 30.
Bingo
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of
English conversation class
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today 30 to April 27(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
Crochet Club
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today to April 27 (Thursdays)
WHERE Seniors Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico INFO If you enjoy crocheting or you would like to learn, then this is a club for you. Learn to make blankets, scarves, hats and shawls. Experts and beginners welcome. Free to persons 55 years-old and over. If you are 54 years-old and under is $5 per class. For more information call 760768-2176.
Free Citizenship classes
WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today to April 6 (Thursdays)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth Street (Olive Street Center), El Centro
INFO Instructor giving the class is Mr. Caesar Guzman. For more information call 760-352-2942.
Women’s Support Group to meet
WHEN 6 p.m. today to April 27 (Thursdays) WHERE at I.V. LBGT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro INFO The Support group provides lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender women an opportunity to support one another, to educate and challenge growth. The meeting is for English and Spanish speakers. For more information, call the Center at 760-592-4066.
Transgender Support Group to meet
WHEN 3 p.m. today to April 27 (Thursdays) WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro INFO The group is dedicated to support anyone who identifies as transgender or is facing transgender related issues. The meeting is for English and Spanish speakers. For more information contact the Center at 760-5924066.
S.A.D. No More
WHEN 5 p.m. today to April 27 (Thursdays) WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro INFO S.A.D. No More is a peer to peer support group to help youth dealing with sadness, anxiety and/or depression. For more information call 760-592-4066.
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
WHEN 5:30 p.m. today to April 27 (Thursdays) WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D., El Centro INFO Anger Management helps individuals to recognize the signs of anger and to learn techniques on how to deal with conflict and situations in a positive way. Court order or volunteer your all welcome. For more information contact the Center at 760-592-4066.
Free Diabetes Education classes
WHEN Noon today to April 27 (Thursdays)
WHERE El Centro Outpatient Clinic, 385 W. Main St., El Centro
INFO Everyone welcome, no appointment needed. For more information contact Guadalupe Heredia at 760-482-5000.