CALENDAR
TODAY PMHD Board of Directors meeting
WHEN 5 p.m.
WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, Auditorium, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley
INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Master Chorale Rehearsals
WHEN 6:15 p.m.
WHERE at Imperial Valley College, Room 311, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO They will be preparing for their June 3 “Annie’s Black Hill Chuck Wagon Dinner Show.” All singers are invited to come and join them. For more information call Mike Nicholas at 760-352-1000 or Denny Lang at 760-7916056.
Let’s R.E.A.D. Book Club
WHEN 6:15 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO You must 16 years old and over. One title is chosen to read and discuss for each session. It is always a potluck. Bring a dish to share with the group at the book discussion. For more information call the library at 760-7682170.
THIS WEEK SHS Choir Spring Concert
WHEN 7 p.m. May 23 WHERE Jimmie Cannon Theater for the Performing Arts, Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
INFO The concert is free to the community. The concert features all four choirs plus a few guest artists.
TREES I. C. offers free parenting classes
WHEN May 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 email TREES_IC@yahoo.com
2017 Heroes Awards Gala & Fundraiser nominations
Taking nominations from May 9 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 May 23 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.
Baby Time
WHEN 6 p.m. May 23 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 760-768-2170 or visit our Website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Medicare Eligible Men and Women
WHEN/WHERE 10 a.m. May 23 at Denny’s Restaurant, 1445 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
INFO Come and find out if we ha e a plan to fit your needs and budget. No cost or obligation to attend. Call Matt to make reservations at 760-413-5336. These numbers will connect to a licensed insurance agent. Send an email to mattcaress@gmail.com or Fabian (Spanish) at 909-8516931.
Life Stream Blood Drive at I.C.
WHEN 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24
WHERE at Imperial County, 940 W. Main St., Centro
INFO Donors are eligible to win a pair of Disneyland tickets. Donors receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed El in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Fifteen- and 16-year-olds must provide Life Stream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org
Preschool Storytime
WHEN 6 p.m. May 24 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave. in Calexico
INFO Bring your preschool (3 to 5 years old) for an evening full of stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts, exercises and socialization. Preschool Storytime helps your child acquire important pre-literacy skills need for Kindergarten. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170 or visit our website at http:// calexicolibrary.org
2017 annual Dinner & Branding Iron Award Ceremony
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 1 (Registration deadline is May 24)
WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Admission is $50 per person or $90 per couple. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments under the leadership of President Liz Gonzales and welcome our incoming President, Theresa Robertson. For sponsorship opportunities and Branding Iron Award nomination forms call the Chamber at 760-344-3160 or visit us at www.brawleychamber.com (Reservations deadline is May 24)
Red Nose Day
WHEN 9:30 a.m. to May 25
WHERE Clinicas de Salud-Brawley Dental, 1166 K St., Brawley; Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo, Inc.-Brawley Clinic, 900 Main St., Brawley; Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo, Inc.-Calexico Clinic & Dental, 223 W. Cole Blvd., Calexico and Clinicas de salud del Pueblo, Inc.-El Centro Clinic, 651 Wake Ave., El Centro
INFO Get your Red Nose with a $1 donation, take pictures and post them on social media and learn about other ways to raise money for the Red Nose Day Fund. For more information contact Leticia Ibarra at 760-960-4234 or email at Leticia@cdsdp.org, visit our website at 11 a.m. http://@ClinicasDeSalud
Burning Bush/ Applebee’s Uganda
WHEN 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 25
WHERE Applebee’s Restaurant, 2421 Cottonwood Drive, El Centro INFO Go to our website, www.bbiuganda.org and print off a flyer or mention Burning Bush to the receptionist and to your server. Twenty percent of your bill will be donated to Burning Bush. Eat well and help our ministry at the same time. For more information contact Jim Rhodes at 760604-6310.
Holtville Pop Warner registration
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 25
WHERE Cornerstone Community Church, Social Hall, 126 Sixth St., Holtville INFO New players need: original birth certificate, proof of residency, report card and 4 quarters (will collect at end of school year). Returning players: deposit, report card all 4 quarters .For more information contact Christina Toten at jctoten@gmail.com or 760-996-5859.
Bingo at American Legion/Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138
WHEN 6 p.m. May 25 WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth and Cedar Avenue, Holtville
INFO Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Please support our Veterans and Active Duty Service members, they support you.
Asthma Management Education
WHEN 5:30 p.m. May 25 WHERE Asthma Education Center, 1470 S. Imperial, Suite A in El Centro
INFO The class is free of charge and in Spanish. Topic is “Your Child’s Asthma Medicines.” 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 760-4820978 or 760-336-3023.
Cal Fresh Awareness Month/ Community Resource Fair
WHEN 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 26
WHERE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion, 770 Park Ave. (on the corner of Eighth and Adams), El Centro
INFO Free Farmers Market, physical activity demonstration, raffles and prizes and food tasting. Services available: Assistance with Cal Fresh (Food Stamps) application; Immigration; Free blood pressure and glucose; health care and other resource tables.
Lecture Series at the Pioneers’ Museum
WHEN 6 p.m. May 26 WHERE Pioneer’s Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO The cost is $10 per person. This month’s guest presenter is Diana Lindsay, accomplished speaker and author. She has been a guest at the museum several times promoting her books: “Ricardo Breceda: Accidental Artist” and “Marshal South and the Ghost Mountain Chronicles.” Her recently published book, “Coast to Cactus,” will be the subject of the museum’s Friday night lecture. It is a guide book about hiking trails in San Diego and Imperial Counties. There will be copies of the book for sale that evening. This is the last lecture until the museum reopens in September. For reservations call the museum office at 760-352-3211 or Deborah Thornburg at 760-3562868. Reservations deadline is May 25.
Prime Mini Mart ribbon cutting
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 26
WHERE Prime Fuel Mini Mart, 1686 E. Main St., Brawley
INFO Admission is free, come and meet the owner, Amal Sarkar. For more information send an email to gracie@brawleychamber.com
Karaoke Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 26
WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico INFO Admission is free and for adults only. For more information call 760-7682176.
I.V. Symphony Assoc., Inc.: Young Artist Concert
WHEN 7:30 p.m. May 27 WHERE Jimmie Cannon Theater, Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
INFO The concert will feature young artist from the Imperial Valley in concerto performance a program of patriotic pieces for the Memorial Day weekend. For more information go to ivsymph@imperial.edu
UPCOMING I.V. Parents of Asthmatics Club meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. May 30 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 760-3363023.
Vegan cooking class
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 30
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 760-768-2176.
Hot Dog Jam
WHEN Noon to 3 p.m. June 4
WHERE Desert View Tower, Old Highway 80, In-Ko-Pah Park Road (exit I-8 at In-Ko-Pah and travel the road parallel to I-8 east until you reach the Tower), Jacumba Hot Springs, Ca. INFO The band will provide the hot dogs and everyone else is asked to potluck the rest of the picnic lunch.
PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. June 5 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 Area Agency on Aging. PFLAG stands for parents, family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
Navy League Council t-bone dinner/meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Social; 7 p.m. program start and 7:15 p.m. dinner June 6 WHERE NAF El Centro Mirage Club