HAPPENING TODAY
Flag retirement ceremony
WHEN 8:45 a.m.
WHERE Holtville Middle School, 800 Beale Ave.
INFO Hosts: American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, Holtville in conjunction with Holtville Middle School. Keynote speaker: Sheriff Raymond Loera. Twenty-one gun salute: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9305. There will be veteran and student involvement throughout the ceremony.
Imperial Chamber Fall Mega Mixer
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE Bliss & More, 447 W. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Come and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping, meet new people and network. There will be great food and raffle prizes. For more information, contact Sarah Mendenhall at 760-355-1609 or email info@imperialchamber.org
Friends of the Library book sale
WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO Hardcover books are $2.50, pocket books are 15/$1 and much more. For more information, contact the library at 760-337-4565.
Bridge game
WHEN 11:30 a.m.
WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO The public is invited to attend.
Bingo at American Legion/Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth Street 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.
Free citizenship classes
WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth and Olive), El Centro
INFO Instructor is Cesar Guzman. Anyone interested on getting his or her citizenship is welcome to come. For more information, call 760-352-2942.
Tahitian Dance
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (5-12 years old) and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (13years-old and older)
WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro INFO Donation is $20 and instructor is Bertha White, 619623-2472. Registration is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information, call 760-498-6692.
TOPS meets
WHEN 6:30 p.m.
WHERE Burn Center on J Street, Imperial INFO For more information, call 760-344-2524.
SAD No More
WHEN 5 p.m.
WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Suite D, El Centro
INFO Youth support group open to ages 12 to 17 years old. The group is bilingual and attendees build self awareness, listen to other peers/share with peers and learn coping skills and creative activities. For more information, call 760-592-4066.
Adult Basketball open gym
WHEN 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person and open to those 30 years old and over. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call the recreation department at 760768-2176.
Women’s Basketball open gym
WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person and open to those 18 years old and over. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call the recreation department at 760-768-2176.
Conversation class
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Camarena Library is offering an English conversation class for those who would like to practice their English skills. Class is open to the public from 18 years old and older. For more information, call the library at 760768-2170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Crochet Club
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE Seniors Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO If you enjoy crocheting or you would like to learn, then this is a club for you. Learn to make blankets, scarves, hats and shawls. Experts and beginners welcome. Free to persons 55 years old and over (Calexico residents only). If you are 54 years old and under, cost is $5 per class. For more information, call 760-768-2176.
Wheelchair Basketball open gym
WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person and open to those 18 years old and over. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call the recreation department at 760768-2176.