CALENDAR
2017 Heroes Awards Gala & Fundraiser nominations
WHEN Accepting nominations from today to June 1. Event will be Aug. 12 from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
WHERE El Centro PAL Event Center, 1100 N. Fourth St., El Centro
INFO A nomination form will be sent via email to cast your vote and must be sent to lgbtc4d@ gmail.com by June 1. We applaud the courage, honor and service. Heroes from Law Enforcement (state, local, federal and county), EMS, Fire, Security Officers, Dispatchers and Medical staff throughout Imperial County. A nomination committee will select 5 top awardees to be announced the day of the event. Our heroes deserve to be recognized and appreciated for the service provided without thinking twice to protect and serve. For more information contact Eva Murguia at lgbtc4d@gmail.com or 760879-9202.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 18 to May 30 (Tuesdays)
WHERE St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 560 Maple St., #3, Holtville
INFO The meetings will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information call 757-563-1600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org
Vegan cooking class
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 18
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.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish
WHEN Noon to 2 p.m. April 18 and April 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
WHERE Casa de Amparo, 133 Brighton Ave., El Centro
INFO The meetings will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information call 757-563-1600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org
Special Screening of ‘Sold’
WHEN 6:30 p.m. April 19 WHERE San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus, library, 720 Heber Ave., Calexico INFO Followed by a discussion about human trafficking in our border region. For more information contact Monica Ketchum at mketchum@mail.sdsu.edu or 928-344-7646.
Beginning Bridge Game
WHEN 5:30 p.m. April 19 and 26 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Public is invited to attend.
Story time
WHEN 6 p.m. April 19
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave. in Calexico
INFO Your child will enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, crafts, exercises and will interact with other children. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
City of Calexico 2017 State of the City Address ‘A Year of Construction’
WHEN 6 p.m. April 20
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico
INFO City of Calexico 2017 State of the City Address “A Year of Construction” presented by Mayor Armando “Mandy” Real. Followed immediately by the sponsored City of Calexico 109th Anniversary reception. To RSVP or for further information contact Erica La Cuesta at 760768-2110.
Spring ‘MEGA’ Mixer
WHEN 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 20 WHERE Ryerson Hall at Desert Trails, 225 Wake Ave., El Centro INFO Vendor spaces for this event are focused towards members who have joined within the previous twelve (12) months. This event provides an opportunity for chamber members who do not have the adequate space to host a mixer, to exhibit their business and display their products and services. Festivities include appetizers, refreshments, business car and prize drawings, networking and much more. For more information contact Anthony Moreno at 760-352-3681 at Anthony@elcentrochamber.com
Game Night for Adults only
WHEN 6 p.m. April 20
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, Robert F. Morales multipurpose room, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO For more information call 760-768-2170 or visit our Website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Asthma Management Education in Spanish
WHEN 5:30 p.m. April 20 WHERE Asthma Education Center, 1470 S. Imperial, Suite A in El Centro
INFO The class is in Spanish and free of charge. Topic is “Planning to care for your child’s Asthma.” This education class is not meant to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional should be your primary source of information on asthma. To pre-register and for more information call 760-482-0978 or 760-336-3023.
Bunco
WHEN 6 p.m. April 20
WHERE Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St., Holtville
INFO The public is invited to play Bunco.
Events by Liz grand opening
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 20
WHERE 150 Main St., Brawley INFO Free admission. Come and meet the owner Liz Estrada and celebrate with us. For more information send an email to gracie@ brawleychamber.com
Game Night for Adults only
WHEN 6 p.m. April 20
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, Robert F. Morales multipurpose room, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO For more information call 760-768-2170 or visit our Website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Fourth annual Taste of the Valley
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 21 WHERE San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus, Rollie Carrillo Quad, 720 Heber Ave., Calexico
INFO Tickets are $50 per person. TOV is our signature Scholarship Fundraising event, SDSU-IV commits to assist local students eliminate some of the financial burden of achieving educational and post graduate success. TOV projects to have over 20 local restaurants participating in this fabulous food tasting event and gives Valley restaurants opportunity to showcase their amazing local cuisine. For more information contact Jose Landeros at jlanderos@sdsul.edu or 760-768-5569.
Free Movie Night at Heber
WHEN 7:15 p.m. April 21 WHERE Tito Huerta Park “Little League Park, 1165 Palm Ave., Heber
INFO Featuring movie is “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Join us for a night of fun. Snack bar will be open. Profit sold will benefit the Heber School Eighth grade, come and support our students. Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray.
Between Women-Paint & Wine 5
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 21 WHERE Hidalgo Hall, 410 S. Cesar Chavez St., Brawley INFO Join us for a fun night and help support Between Woman, a cancer organization serving the Imperial County. $30 ticket includes one wine or soft drink, appetizers and fun. Call Sara at 760-351-1774 or email at sara@ betweenwomen.org for RSVP.
Sure Helpline Crisis Center 2017 fundraiser dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. April 21
WHERE Club Lohoo Restaurant, 1111 Yourman Road, Heber INFO Tickets are $65 for single, $120 for couples or $575 per table (reservation table includes, 10 seats and 2 bottles of wine). Early RSVP is encouraged as seating is limited. For reservations or more information call 760-352-7878.
Karaoke-Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 21 WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Admission is free and for adults only. For more information call 760-768-2176.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
WHEN 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Room), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial INFO Cost is $65 per person. The class will be in English and Spanish. 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
Halos and Tiaras Second annual Golf Tournament
WHEN 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 WHERE Imperial Palms Resort (Barbara Worth), 2050 Country Club Drive, Holtville
INFO Starting time is 8 a.m. Teams are encouraged to sign-up early to secure a spot, please contact Anthony Hawk at 760-356-5800 to register. Cost is $400 per team, each team consist of 4 players. A delicious lunch will be provided for all players. The community is invited to attend and watch the “Golf Ball Drop” which will start at 1 p.m. All money raised stays local to help Imperial Valley kids affected by cancer. For more information contact Marcy Bingham at mbluvscb@aol.com or call 760-5623941.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon, April 22 to May 27 (Saturdays)
WHERE Posada del Sol, 1400 N. Imperial Ave., Apt. 141, El Centro INFO The meetings will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information call 757-563-1600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen. org
Live Pro Wrestling
WHEN 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. April 22 WHERE Ricochet Rec Center, 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Pre-sale tickets on sale at Ricochet-Imperial, 760-9199800; Cold Stone Creamery-El Centro, 760-353-3633 and Second Time Around-Brawley, 760623-7182 or VWE, 442-258-5709 or https://www.facebook.com/ events/208890356253564/
A Sunday Afternoon of Beautiful Music
WHEN 4 p.m. April 23
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO Admission is $10 with children under 12 free. The concert will feature spirituals, favorites by John Rutter and selections from Les Miserable. They will be joined by the Imperial Valley String Quartet. For more information contact Denny Lang at denny_dennis@yahoo.com or 760-791-6056, also visit our website at http://www.ivchoralsociety.com
A Day for the Less Fortunate & Our Veterans
WHEN 5 p.m. April 24
WHERE Adams Park, in El Centro INFO We will be giving away clothes, food and free haircuts. Providers are Southwest Dental Group, S.A.G.E. Initiative, Big Fellaz and LGBT Coalition of the Desert.
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24 WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Program: Doug Moore-Blue Grass music.
Crafty Tuesday at the Library
WHEN 1 p.m. April 11 to April 25 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Crafty Tuesday is open to school-aged children (5 to 12 years-old). For more information call the library at 760-768-2170 or visit their website at http:// calexicolibrary.org
Baby Time
WHEN 6 p.m. April 11 and April 25 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 760768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
El Dia del Nino Family Night
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 26
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Pre-register is from April 17 to April 24 in person or online at http://calexicolibrary.org Enjoy stories, games, arts & crafts, raffles and take home a free book. Join the fun. Open to kids ages 0 to 12 years-old. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
International Boundary/Water Commission U.S. Section public meeting
WHEN 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 WHERE Imperial Irrigation District Board Room, 1285 Broadway, El Centro
INFO Agenda items include an update on the New River Improvement Project for the Calexico area and sewage infrastructure problems in Mexicali, along with the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I Tenyear Plan. For more information call 928-782-1598 or email at lori.kuczmanski@ibwc.gov
Burning Bush annual dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 27
WHERE Ricochet Event Center, 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Tickets are $20 per person and are available from Board members, First Christian Church, or KGBA (Ricardo Jamarillo). $15 if purchased via www.bbiuganda. org website. There will also be an auction. Come join us, tickets also available at the door. For more information contact Jim Rhodes at ji11rhodes@hotmail. com or 760-604-6310.
American Heart Assoc. BLS Healthcare Providers 2015G
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 27 WHERE Villa Lara Apartment (community center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial INFO Cost is $50. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals. 2015G AHA BLS handbook is $17. Advance registration is required. For more information call 760455-3832 or visit our website at www.medicfirstaidcpr.com, look for us on Facebook https://facebook.com/MedicFirst
I.V. Parents of Asthmatics Club meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. April 27
WHERE Asthma Education Center, 1470 S. Imperial, Suite A in El Centro
INFO The meeting will be in English and Spanish. For more information call 760-482-0978 or 760-336-3023.