CALENDAR
TODAY Laureate Iota Omicron to meet
WHEN 7 p.m. WHERE Karen Kagele home in El Centro INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Mega Monday mixer
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 1
WHERE Hidalgo Hall, 410 S. Cesar Chavez St., Brawley
INFO Discover new clients, services organizations and products by connecting with business and community leaders in the Imperial Valley. For more information contact Gracie at 760344-3160 or send an email to gracie@brawleychamber.com
Friends of the Library Pre-Mother’s Day book sale
WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to May 4
WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO There will be a great selection of books to choose. Hard backs are $2.50 each, pocket books are 10/$1 and much more. For more information contact the library at 760-3374565.
PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (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. Program will be presented by Imperial County Behavior Health. PFLAG stands for parents, family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
Al-Anon English speaking meetings-open to all
WHEN Noon to 1 p.m. today to May 29 (Mondays)
WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro
INFO The meetings will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information contact Jennifer at 760554-5801.
English Conversation classes
WHEN 10:30 a.m. today (Mondays) or at 6:30 p.m. May 4 (Thursdays) WHERE Imperial Public Library, 200 W. Ninth St. INFO The classes are free and are open for 18 yearsold and up. For more information contact Christina Carter at 760-355-1332, ccarter@cityofimperial.org or visit us at https://www.facebook.com/imperialpubliclibrary
THIS WEEK Navy League Council t-bone dinner/meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Social; 7 p.m. program start and 7:15 p.m. dinner May 2 WHERE NAF El Centro Mirage Club
INFO Schedule is: 6:30 p.m. Social; 7 p.m. program start and 7:15 p.m. dinner.
2017 Heroes Awards Gala & Fundraiser nominations
WHEN Taking nominations from May 2 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 We are taking nominations from April 17 to June 1. 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. The Gala ceremony will include a dinner, dance and drinks tickets must be purchased prior to the event. Tickets are $50 per person or $525 per table to include a bottle of wine. For more information contact Eva Murguia at lgbtc4d@gmail.com or 760-879-9202.
Stop and Listen Asthma Forum-Expo 2017
WHEN 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 2
WHERE Old Post Office Pavillion, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Asthma/Air Quality Expo: Opportunities to “STOP” and learn from various organizations abut asthma and our air quality. Asthma Forum competition our youth speak up will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Our local high school students will present their poster exhibitions and provide an oral presentation on topics related to the asthma burden in the region. For more information call 760-482-0978 or email at Aide.Fulton@ecrmc.org
I.C. Citrus Pest Control District #1 meeting
WHEN 3 p.m. May 2 WHERE Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s office, 852 Broadway, El Centro.
Adult Coloring Club
WHEN 6 p.m.7 p.m. May 2 WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO Coloring sheets, pencils and markers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. No sign-up required. For more information call the library at 760-337-4565.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish at Holtville
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 2 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
Grief Support Group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 2 (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 760-412-5574.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish
WHEN Noon to 2 p.m. May 2 and May 4 (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
Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon
WHEN Noon May 2
WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86 in Brawley INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Margaret Roberts from Yuma. She will talk about “Afraid to Die, Afraid to Live.” And the special feature will be Betty Miller telling us about “The Desert Review.” 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.
Holtville Women’s Club Awards Luncheon/ meeting
WHEN 1 p.m. May 3 (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) WHERE Holtville Women’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Theme will be “Honoring Excellence” presented by Holtville Women’s Club Scholarship Chairman Mary Jane Kirchenbauer. The public is welcome.
Solar home program
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 4
WHERE Brawley Chamber of Commerce, 204 S. Imperial Ave.
INFO The program provides qualified applicants with a free 20-year prepaid lease on Solar Panels.
If you are a low-income homeowner who lives in Imperial County, please join us to learn how you can save money, go green and help the environment. For more information contact solarhomes@citizensenergy.com, 617-951-0488 or infoic@gridalternatives.org, 619610-1176.
Law Day 2017
WHEN 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 4
WHERE El Centro Courthouse, 939 W. Main St. INFO Everyone is welcome. Come and learn about the court: Clerks office open (payments, forms); Jury Services, Law Library, Access Center with Self-Help and Court tours from 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. RSVP at 760-482-2252 or 760-482-2251 to save your spot. Free giveaway items. Free hot dogs for all courtesy of Turning Point; free snow cones and Central Union High School Great Spartan Band will be performing.
Free movies at the E.C. Library
WHEN 2:30 p.m. May 4 WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave.
INFO Showing “Pocahontas.” For more information call the library at 760-3374565.
Cupcake-cookie decorating Mother’s Day theme
WHEN 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 4
WHERE Senior Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO The theme for the class is “Mother’s Day.” The class is open to boys/ girls from 7 to 14 yearsold. Fee is $5 and includes material (must reserve space in advance). Instructor is Frances Rioseco. For more information call Parks and Recreation Department at 760-7682176.
I.V. Interfaith Council-National Day of Prayer
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 4
WHERE Imperial Valley Islamic Center, 1195 Park Ave., El Centro.
INFO The event is free and open to the public. We will be sharing our faith traditions and offering prayers reflecting our role as human beings to respect and protect al of God’s creation. Friends and neighbors can gather for refreshments beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin a t 7 p.m. For more information on this event, please contact Susan Massey at 760-554-3300 or Mike Lavach at 619-8514589.
Ojeda Industries grand opening/ ribbon-cutting ceremony
WHEN 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ceremony at noon) May 5 WHERE Ojeda Industries, 1698 Jones St., Ste. 8, Brawley
INFO The event is free. There will be a facility tour, food, drinks and opening sale.
USBP 2017 Citizens’ Academy applications
WHEN Deadline for application is May 5 (Academy will be May 20 to June 3) WHERE El Centro Sector Headquarters, 211 W. Aten Road
INFO To register, call the Public Affairs Office at 760-335-5798 to obtain a registration form and fax your completed registration form to 760-335-5850 or register in per son at the El Centro Sector Headquarters Public Affairs Office between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation prior to attending the Citizens Academy. Application deadline is May 5.
UPCOMING Kids Night Out
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 6
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 760768-2176.
Imperial Valley Film Fans Club
WHEN 10 a.m. May 6 WHERE State Street Coffee House, 1027 W. State St., El Centro
INFO Are you one of those people who not only likes blockbuster movies but loves movies that win film festivals, Academy Awards and critical acclaim? We are talking about the kind of movies that rarely come to Imperial Valley movie theaters and if they do, they arrive for late and limited runs. We will be talking about forming an Imperial Valley film fans’ club/society in which we could watch and discuss award-winning movies from around the world. For more information email Bret Kofford at Kofford@roadrunner.com
Del Valle Imperial presents First annual Car Show & Cruise in Memory of Albert Cajigas
WHEN Roll in from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Cruise at 4 p.m. May 6
WHERE Hinojosa Park, Ninth and H streets, Brawley INFO Registration is $20. For more information call 760-562-0670 or 760960-6046
English Speaking Al-Anon group meeting
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. May 6 to May 27 (Saturdays)
WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro
INFO For more information contact Elena at 760-7913284.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish at E.C.
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon, May 6 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
North County Coalition for The Arts presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’
WHEN 7 p.m. May 5 and May 6; 2 p.m. May 7 WHERE Palmer Performing Arts Center, 480 N. Imperial Ave., Brawley INFO North County Coalition for The Arts present the production of Disney “Beauty and the Beast” featuring Ooh La La Dance & Studios. Tickets can be purchase at Ooh La La Dance & Studios, Clark Baker Music and Brawley Chamber of Commerce.
Old Time Acoustic Jam session
WHEN 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 7
WHERE Quad, west of the El Centro First Methodist Church, Eighth and Olive INFO The event is free. All acoustic instrument players are invited to attend. Audience is also welcome. For more information call Pete Preece at 760-3531041 or Nan Rebik at 760353-2604.
Eagle’s Breakfast
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. May 7 (every first Sunday of the month) WHERE Fraternal Order of Eagles, 661 State St. in El Centro
INFO Cost not to exceed $7 and includes: eggs, potatoes, homemade biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee (your choice of bacon, sausage or ham). The public is welcome. The breakfast is served the first Sunday of every month. All proceeds go towards the Women’s Auxiliary supporting charities: City of Hope, cancer, diabetes, children’s fund, Alzheimer’s and heart.
Al-Anon meetings in Spanish at Calexico
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 7 to May 28 (Sundays) WHERE Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District, 601 Heber Ave., Calexico
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
Celebrating Mother’s Day
WHEN 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9
WHERE Calexico Community Center, 707 Dool Ave. INFO Admission is $5 (55 years and older). Theme: El Rebozo, wear your rebozo, shawl, sarape, wrap, mantilla, poncho, etc. Participate in the Rebozos exhibition for a chance to win a prize. Gentlemen may also participate. For more information call 760768-2176.
TREES I. C. offers free parenting classes
WHEN May 9, 16, 23 and 30 (Tuesdays)
WHERE Winterhaven Resource Center, 676 Baseline Road, Suite 306
INFO For individual session will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 30. For more information or to reserve your seat, call Linda Thomas, program manager at 760-554-6992 or send an email to TREES_IC@yahoo.com