CALENDAR
IVC Music Majors in Concert
WHEN 12:50 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. today
WHERE Imperial Valley College Music Department, Room 305, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO The concert is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend this delightful concert. The concert will feature high quality solo repertoire for voice, clarinet, saxophone and guitar, and will showcase IVC’s most talented young adult musicians. Please come out and support these rising stars, and future music professionals.
PMHD regular Board of Directors meeting
WHEN 5 p.m. today
WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, Auditorium, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
CUHS Call For Presenters for Career Day
WHEN today to Dec. 22 WHERE Central Union High School, 101 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro
INFO This event is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2018. If you are able to volunteer your time and share your experience with our students, please call us at 760-3364440 or 760-336-4300 or email at avizcaino@cuhsd.net
Brand New Day workshop
WHEN 12:30 p.m. (English) and 3 p.m. (Spanish) today
WHERE Carrows Restaurant, 1002 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Brand New Day is an HMO health plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California Medi-Cal program. Enrollment in Brand New Day depends on contract renewal. You must continue paying your Medicare Part B premium. This information is available for free in other languages. For more information call customer service at 866-255-4795. TTY users, 866321-5955.
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Program: Music by Grover Ferrell and Kathleen Ferrell.
Pioneers Memorial Hospital Blood Drive
WHEN Noon to 6 p.m. today and Oct. 24
WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley
INFO The blood drive is free. For more information call 760-3513333.
Family Engagement Series #1 of 5 — Fitness & Diet
WHEN 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 WHERE at Calipatria Unified School District, Board Room, 501 W. Main St.
INFO The Family Engagement series is based on the top five areas of need identified on the parent survey conducted in the spring 2017. There will be nutritional snacks and door prizes. For more information call Maria Nava-Roelich at 760-348-2101.
Halloween Family Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO On-site registration from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. only. You may wear your Halloween costume. Open to children ages 0 to 12. There will be games, crafts, snacks, a free book for every child and reading. For more information contact the library at 760768-2170 or visit us at https:// calexicolibrary.org
Brand New Day workshop
WHEN 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 25
WHERE Carrows Restaurant, 1002 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Brand New Day is an HMO health plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California Medi-Cal program. Enrollment in Brand New Day depends on contract renewal.
CET El Centro ‘Weld-Like-A-Girl’ workshop for women
WHEN 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 WHERE Center for Employment Training, 294 S. Third St., El Centro
INFO Join us. Weld-like-a-Girl is an empowerment project for women, using welding and creativity to boost self-esteem and whole-person wellness. Come to the CET Training facility and sign-up for our Welding program. Please RSVP to Elvira Anaya at 760-337-6565 x1458 or send an email to eanaya@cet2000.org
58th annual Sts. Peter & Paul Fall Festival art show/ craft beer/wine tasting
WHEN 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 WHERE Sts. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church, 500 S. Fifth St. (SW corner of Fifth and Orange streets), El Centro
INFO Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets are available (cash or check) with any member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church; Mary Anne Hidebrandt, 760-4731985; Elise Heald, 760-352-0110; Frances Rice at 760-357-2442 or stop by the El Centro Chamber of Commerce. Paying with credit card (online only) https:// st sp and pa fall festival. even tb rite. com (convenience fees will be applied). For more information email saintspandp@gmail.com
Cross Elementary School groundbreaking Ceremony
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 WHERE Cross Elementary School, 2462 Cross Road, Imperial
INFO Come and join us see the new site for our future new Elementary School.
Veterans Networking Club meeting
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 WHERE America’s Job Center, 1550 W. Main St., El Centro INFO The Employment Development Department and the Veterans’ Services Team invite you to attend a presentation on “Upcoming Training and career Opportunities” at CET; honoring our active duty servicemen, women and veterans. Guest speaker: Alejandro Barraza, CET Recruiter, will discuss “Training and Career Opportunities.” For additional information, please call your Employment Development Department Veteran Representative Carleton Bradley at 760-3392746, El Centro office, America’s Job Center of California.
ICLEOA Halloween Bash
WHEN 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Oct. 27 WHERE the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1559, 661 W. State St., El Centro
INFO We will be serving carne asada taco plates for $8. Featuring DJ Cali-Boy. Prizes awarded for best costume categories: scariest, sexiest, most original and best couples.
Pioneers’ Museum lecture series
WHEN Doors open at 5:45 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and lecture starts at 6:4o p.m. Oct. 27
WHERE Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lecture: During the Depression, the Farm Security Administration hired Dorothea Lange to make a photographic record of the Dust Bowl refugees and migrant camps in California. In 1935 and 1937, she visited the Imperial Valley and documented what she saw. On Oct. 27 lecture, presented by Deborah Thornburg, will take a brief look at the life of Dorothea Lange and the images she took here. RSVP before Oct. 26. Please call the museum to make reservations for the meal at 760-352-3211.
Drug Abuse Prevention & Education ‘Ecstasy’
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27
WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO Free and open to the public. Today’s subject will be “Ecstasy, psychological harms.” Provided by Substance Abuse Paraprofessionals. For more information call 760-592-4066 or email at info@ ivlgbtcenter.org
Brand New Day workshop
WHEN 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish) and at 3 p.m. (English). Oct. 27; 2 p.m. (English) and 4 p.m. (Spanish) Oct. 28
WHERE Carrows Restaurant, 1002 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Brand New Day is an HMO health plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the California Medi-Cal program.
Seventh annual Trunk or Treat
WHEN 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 27 WHERE Food for Less parking lot, 2420 Cottonwood Drive, El Centro
INFO For more information go to www.drifterscciv.com or facebook/drifters car club ec
Halloween Dance
WHEN 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 27 WHERE Southwest High School, multipurpose room, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
INFO Cost is $10 per person. There will be a costume contest, DJ, food and drinks. To purchase tickets see ASB on campus. For more information contact Lupe Fierro at lfierro@cuhsd.net or 760-336-4117.
Blue Knights Motorcycle Poker Run
WHEN/WHERE Registration is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We are going to start at 1615 Scott Ave., El Centro and final stop will be at 320 Heber Ave., Calexico, Oct. 28 INFO Cost is $35 per participant. Come and enjoy hot tamale lunch, raffles, music, etc. Best hand $200 and worst hand $100. For more information contact Luis Cota at ripcota@gmail.com or at 760-234-8146.
Mulberry Halloween Carnival
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28
WHERE Mulberry Elementary School, 1391 Rutherford Road, Brawley
INFO Gather the family and join us for some Halloween fun. Come enjoy costume contests, arcade games, carnival games, bingo, hay rides, prizes, photo booth, sweet treats and more. Admission is free. $5 for unlimited games. For more information contact LaShana Young at lashanayoung@ymail.com or 760-707-3737.
Heber Fall Fiesta and Car Show
WHEN 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 WHERE Tito Huerta Park, Little League Ball Field, 1165 Palm Ave., Heber
INFO Parade starts at 10 a.m. follow by Fiesta and Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Creepy Clown Chase 5K will start at 4:30 p.m. For more information contact Heber Public Utility District at heber@heber.ca.gov or 760-4822240.
Buckle-Series Gymkhana
WHEN Sign-up starts at 8 a.m. and event starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 28 WHERE K.D. Danch Arena off Highway 86 and Keystone Road in Brawley
INFO There will be no food concessions. For more information call Dale at 760-427-7327.
Ben Hulse Elementary School Halloween Carnival
WHEN 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 28 WHERE Ben Hulse Elementary School, 303 South D St.
INFO Join us for fun, games, candy and prizes. Everyone is welcome.
Celebrate Light
WHEN 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 29 WHERE First Christian Church (parking lot), 450 S. Waterman Ave., El Centro
INFO The event will be carnival like setting, with lots of games, candy, puppet show, live band, food, dunk tank, mechanical bull, bounce houses, raffles, and more (available for a small donation). For more information contact Mark Jones at mark@fccec.net or at 760-352-8300.
Eighth annual Environmental Health Leadership Summit
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Nov. 2
WHERE Imperial Center-Twin Dragon, 1131 Yourman Road, Heber
INFO This event is free. Please join us and learn about asthma, air quality and the Salton Sea. It’s time to act and participate. Free Continental breakfast, lunch and entertainment. For more information and to RSVP contact Israel Cruz at Israel@ccvhealth.org or call 760-351-8761.
Karaoke-Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 3 WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Admission is free and for adults only. Come and join us for an evening to relax sing and dance. For more information call 760-768-2176.
Quilts and More sale
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 WHERE Assembly of God Church, 580 C St., Brawley
INFO Everyone is welcome to come and buy some beautiful quilts and other homemade items. Proceeds used to buy supplies to make items for Love Lift, comfort quilts for cancer patients, and to sponsor children from two families at Christmas time. For more information contact Sisters of Sowing Fundraiser at makemeamermaid@yahoo.com
Fourth annual I.C. Veterans Day Parade
WHEN Pancake breakfast for Veterans hosted by Holtville Fire Department from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. Nov. 4
WHERE Fifth St. in Holtville INFO We invite all Veterans, active duty service members, reservists, and members of the public to join us. There will be Car and Motorcycle Show; food and craft vendors; live entertainment and beer garden. For parade information call 760-336-3058, email vincent1252@roadrunner.com or call City of Holtville at 760-356-3013, email: dgarcia@ holtville.ca.gov
Tim Hurley in Concert
WHEN Noon Nov. 4 WHERE Holtville City Park Gazebo
INFO Country artist, Tim Hurley is coming back to town. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy an afternoon of great music. For more information call the Holtville Chamber of Commerce at 760356-2923.
Kids Night Out
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 4 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 760-768-2176.
Calexico Baja Runners barbecue luncheon
WHEN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 WHERE Plazola’s parking lot, 120 W. Sherman St., Calexico
INFO Cost is $8 for barbacoa plate with beans, salad, salsa and bread roll. For more information contact Luis Cota at ripota@ gmail.com or at 760-234-8146.
Chili Cook-Off
WHEN 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 WHERE Main Street and Plaza Park, Brawley
INFO Admission is $3 for tasting bracelet or $10 for a four tasting bracelet special. For more information call 760-344-3160 or send an email at gracie@brawleychamber.com
Eagle’s Breakfast
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5 (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.
PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue), El Centro
INFO The meeting is free. PFLAG stands for parents, family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Program: Todd Finnell County Superintendent of Schools and County administrators for Week of the Teacher.
Monday Night Mixer at Inferno Brawley Cattle Call Parade
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6
WHERE Inferno, 505 Main St., Brawley
INFO Admission is free. Join us for an evening of great music, delicious food, fun and raffle prizes. For more information call 760-344-3160 or send an email to gracie@brawleychamber.com
20th annual IVMEA Halftime Festival
WHEN 6 p.m. Nov. 7
WHERE Cal Jones Field on the Central Union High School campus
INFO Tickets are available from each school band for $5. Proceeds go directly to the bands. SCHEDULE to appear: Holtville Viking Band; Brawley Wildcat Band; Calexico Bulldog Band; Imperial Tiger Band; Southwest Eagle Band and Central Spartan Band. For more information contact Renee Baker, CUHS Band Director at 760-336-4436 or send an email at rbaker@cuhsd.net
Grief Support Group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 (every first Tuesday of the month)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth Street (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.
Cupcake-cookie decorating class — Halloween theme
WHEN 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 WHERE Senior Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $6 and includes material (must reserve space in advance). Instructor will be Frances Rioseco. For more information call Recreation Department at 760-768-2176.
Basketball Clinics sessions
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (4 to 8 years old) and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (9 to 14 years old), Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $20 per session. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information call 760-768-2176.
Mariachi Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 8 WHERE Plaza Park, Brawley INFO Admission is free. For more information contact the Brawley Chamber of Commerce at 760344-3160 or send an email to gracie@brawleychamber.com
I.V. Model Railroaders monthly gathering
WHEN 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 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. WHEN 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 11
WHERE Main St., between Western and Eastern avenues in Brawley
INFO The parade is free to attend. For more information call the Brawley Chamber of Commerce at 760-344-3160 or send an email at gracie@brawleychamber.com
Brawley Wrestling Boosters Cattle Call 5K Run/Walk
WHEN/WHERE Registration is at the Brawley Kiosk and from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m. Pre-registration deadline is Oct. 31; run/walk starts at 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 11
INFO Entry fee is $20 (12 and under $10), fun walk $10. For more information call Daniel Jauregui at 760-791-8665 or send an email to brawleywrestlingboosters@hotmail.com
Cattle Call Concert with Clay Walker
WHEN Plaza opens at 7 p.m. Nov. 11
WHERE Main Street and Plaza Park, Brawley
INFO Brought to you by MEKLI. For more information contact the Brawley Chamber of Commerce at www.brawleychamber.com