HAPPENING TODAY
5K Fun Run/ Walk event to benefit children with autism
WHEN 8:30 a.m. WHERE Sunbeam Lake Park, Seeley
INFO Children’s Foundation of the Imperial Valley presents Rio Carnival annual 5K Fun Run or Walk event. There will be food, face painting, smoothies and much more. The event benefits children with autism. A fun event for the whole family. Register at the event for $30 for 15 years old or older and $15 for 14 years old or younger. For more information visit us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/childrensfoundationiv
Second annual Cesar Chavez Celebration Car Show
WHEN 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (registration for the Car Show is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
WHERE Park Plaza, Brawley INFO Aztlan Car Club Valle Imperial presents the Second annual Cesar Chavez Celebration Car Show. There will be live music all day. For more information contact George at 916709-9311 or Pollo at 760592-5944.
Cesar Chavez community celebration
WHEN 8 a.m.
WHERE Brawley Cattle Call Park
INFO On-site registration day of event begins at 7 a.m. Entry fee includes t-shirt for pre-registered participants: $10 for 17 years of age and under and $20 for 18 years of age and older. For more information contact Rusty Garcia at 760-587-1319, send an email to AnthonyGarciaFoundation@gmail.com or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AnthonyGarciaFoundation
Nathan ‘NATE’ Mata Memorial Scholarship fundraiser barbecue
WHEN 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE Rademacher Park (Flagpole area), corner of Main and Park streets, Calipatria
INFO We will be serving barbecue beef and pork plates for $8 each. There will be live music, raffles and local car club displays. For more information contact Louis Mata at 760960-3408 or email at fortunate@sbcglobal.net
Buckle-Series Gymkhana
WHEN Sign-up starts at 8 a.m. and event starts at 9 a.m.
WHERE K.D. Danch Arena off Highway 86 and Keystone Road in Brawley INFO Top point winners for the season in each age bracket will receive buckles. There will be no food concessions. For more information call Dale at 760-427-7327.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certification
WHEN 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Room), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $65 per person. This comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for Pediatric-Adult Health and OSH Safety Training. RSVP required. EMSA approved training programs space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information call 760-455-3882 or visit us at our website www. medicfirstaidcpr.com or Facebook https://www. facebook.com/MedicFirst
Memory Gardens Cemetery Restoration Project
WHEN 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. today, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 (Saturdays)
WHERE Memory Gardens Cemetery, Highway 86, north of the City of Imperial INFO For more information contact Cruz Abarca at 760-909-7052.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Desert Palm meeting
WHEN 9:45 a.m.
WHERE Maranatha Steak House, 612 S. J St., Imperial INFO Please bring items for Voices. The Committee for School awards will have assignments for school selection by members at this meeting. Our speaker will be discussing “A Healthier Life Style.” Prospective members are cordially invited to attend.
English Speaking Al-Anon group meetings
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. today to April 29 (Saturdays)
WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro INFO For more information contact Elena at 760791-3284.
Youth Basketball Open Gym
WHEN 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Saturdays) and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. April 3 (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 staff. For more information call Recreation Department at 760-7682176.