Imperial Valley Press

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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb/Walk 2017

WHEN Onsite registrati­on is at 6:30 p.m.; climb starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

WHERE Imperial Valley Expo, 200 E. Second St., Imperial INFO Registrati­on is limited to 343 participan­ts. This event is open to the community. The registrati­on fee is $25 in advance (includes T-shirt) and $30 starting Aug. 26 and including the day of the event. There will be food vendors, beer, music and displays. For more informatio­n contact Tiffinie Macias at 760-498-7153 or Richard Jasso at 760-222-7379.

Second annual Back to School Jam!

WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE Second Baptist Church, 187 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro

INFO There will be a jumper for the kids, food, music and games. First come first served. While supplies last, children must be present with a parent/or guardian.

Friends of the Library Super Book sale

WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro

INFO Great selection on hardcover books starting at 50 cents and up and pocket books, 10/$1. For more informatio­n contact the library at 760-337-4565.

Al-Anon meetings in Spanish

WHEN 10 a.m. to noon,

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 757563-1600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org

Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certificat­ion

WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/ Toyota dealers), Imperial and Calexico Unified School District office, 901 Andrade Ave.

INFO Cost is $65 per person. The class will be in Spanish. Ideal training for school teachers, PE teachers, child care providers, school bus drivers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others who want to learn life saving skills. This comprehens­ive program helps meet diverse job requiremen­ts for Pediatric-Adult Health and OSH Safety Training. 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

I.V. Model Railroader­s monthly gathering

WHEN 1:30 p.m.

WHERE Imperial Valley Research Center, Building 10, 4151 Highway 86, Brawley

INFO We meet the second Saturday of the month. For more informatio­n call Joel Shank at 760-801-8300.

English Speaking Al-Anon group meeting

WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro

INFO For more informatio­n contact Elena at 760-7913284.

 ?? PHOTO COURTESY OF CYNTHIA PEREZ ?? ABOVE LEFT: Chloe Estrada, 8, is ready for third grade at Ballington Academy.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CYNTHIA PEREZ ABOVE LEFT: Chloe Estrada, 8, is ready for third grade at Ballington Academy.
 ?? PHOTO COURTESY OF CARINA SCHAFFTER ?? ABOVE RIGHT: Clarissa is a freshman at Imperial High School and Avery is a second grader at T.L. Waggoner in Imperial.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CARINA SCHAFFTER ABOVE RIGHT: Clarissa is a freshman at Imperial High School and Avery is a second grader at T.L. Waggoner in Imperial.
 ?? PHOTO COURTESY OF BERTHA WHITE ?? Te Here Polynesian Dance Group celebratin­g Leticia Guicho’s birthday.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BERTHA WHITE Te Here Polynesian Dance Group celebratin­g Leticia Guicho’s birthday.
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