CALENDAR
Centinela Prison Citizen’s Advisory Committee monthly meeting
WHEN 9 a.m. Tuesday WHERE Centinela State Prison, conference room, 2302 Brown Road, Imperial
INFO For more information regarding this meeting, contact Ken Phillips, community resource manager, at 760-3377640.
Water & Sewer Utility Rates open house
WHEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 28
WHERE City Council Chambers, 220 W. Ninth St., Imperial
INFO For more information, call 760-355-3842 or visit www.cityofimperial.org
Veterans celebration concert
WHEN 7 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE Imperial Valley College, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Event is free and features IVC band, choir and singers. Please join us for a reception afterward. Cake, cookies and other snacks will be provided.
Holtville Woman’s Book Section
WHEN 9:30 a.m. book section and noon meeting Tuesday WHERE Holtville Woman’s Clubhouse, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Please come and join us at book section to discuss your favorite book (s).
Baby Time
WHEN 6 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 28 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 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 http:// calexicolibrary.org
Government contracting workshop
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday WHERE Farm Credit Services Southwest, 485 Business Parkway, Imperial
INFO A full-day course dedicated to providing all the information needed to start with government contracting. There is no cost for this event. Workshop will cover: How to find your buyer; Creating a capabilities statement; Small Business Administration certifications; and how to write a proposal. For any assistance, please contact Meredith Garcia at Meredith@imperialalliance.org or 760-312-9800.
Family Engagement series — cyber bullying
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday WHERE Calipatria Unified School District, board room, 501 W. Main St.
INFO This event will be presented by the Imperial County Office of Education Student Well-Being Department. The Family Engagement series is based on the top five areas of need identified on the parent survey conducted in the spring of 2017. There will be nutritional snacks and door prizes. For more information, call Maria Nava-Froelich at 760-348-2101.
I.C. Citrus Pest Control District #1 Meeting
WHEN 1:30 p.m. Thursday WHERE Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s office, 852 Broadway, El Centro.
INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Wounded Warriors of Imperial Valley annual benefit dinner
WHEN Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE El Centro Moose Lodge 1033, 2310 Myrtle Road, Imperial INFO Cost for dinner and music is $10 (slow cooked beef). Music provided by guitarist Anthony and Finer Sounds, featuring country, pop and rock. Guest speaker will be James Tucker, City of Imperial mayor. Donations are welcome and appreciated by Wounded Warriors of Imperial Valley. For more information, call 760-352-7550.
Free Movie Night at Tito Huerta Park
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Tito Huerta Park little league ball field, 1165 Palm Ave., Heber
INFO Feature movie is “Emoji.” Snack bar will be open. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray.
New Medicare Plan available for Imperial County
WHEN/WHERE 10 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 1445 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, and at 2 p.m. at Brownie’s, 900 Main St., Brawley, on Friday
INFO Come find a plan that best fits your needs and budget. There is no fee for our services. Services are paid by the insurance companies and you are welcome to attend any one of our meetings or call for a one-onone consultation. To RSVP for community meetings, contact Matt at 760-413-5336 or email MattCaress@gmail.com. For Spanish, contact Fabian Perez at 909-851-6931 or email fabianperez@zerepinsurance.com. The numbers will connect to a licensed insurance agent.
Thanksgiving Paint and Wine
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday WHERE Hidalgo Hall, 410 S. Cesar Chavez St., Brawley
INFO Cost is $30 per person and includes one wine (or soft drink) ticket, appetizer and fun. For more information or tickets, call 760-351-1774 or email sara@ betweenwomen.org. Profits will benefit Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center.
Westmorland Fire Department pancake breakfast in celebration of the Honey Festival
WHEN 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday WHERE Westmorland Youth Hall, 210 W. Second St.
INFO Fire Department will have a pancake breakfast for $8 donation and includes: pancakes, bacon, eggs and coffee. Take-out will be available.
2017/2018 Cornhole Tournament Series registration
WHEN 3 p.m. Saturday WHERE Humble Farmer Brewing Co., 116 S. Imperial Ave. C, Imperial
INFO $40 entry. Must pre-register (no day of registration). Tournament is limited to the first 40 teams to register and pay. All teams are guaranteed three matches/event. Points are earned at each event. Cornhole Tournament featured at every City of Imperial Market Days.
Imperial Market Day — Harvest Palooza
WHEN 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday WHERE Downtown Imperial INFO If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact Ember Haller, director of community services, at 760-3553316 or email ehaller@cityofimperial.org
I.V. Food Bank’s Art Run Against Hunger 5K
WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE Cattle Call Arena in Brawley INFO Entry: Fee is $20 each for a group of five people or $35 each in advance. Fee is $40 (13 years old and over) on the day of the event. Children 12 years old and under are free. Registration on the day of the event starts at 6:30 a.m. and race starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Mireya Diaz at 760970-4473 or send an email at mireya@ivfoodbank.org
Buckle-Series Gymkhana
WHEN Sign-up starts at 8 a.m. and event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday
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.
Sixth annual turkey shoot
WHEN 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday WHERE Imperial Valley Rifle and Pistol Association Inc. Range, 2500 W. Wheeler Road, Imperial INFO No entry fee. Shooters of all ages are welcome. Venues for rifles and pistols (bring your own). Each competition is $5 per person, per round. Winners of each event win Thanksgiving turkeys. Drawings for Ruger 10/22, barbecue and other prizes. For more information, call Milt at 760-554-7171.
Mexican Revolution commemoration
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 WHERE San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus, library, 720 Heber Ave., Calexico INFO This commemoration will be initiated Nov. 20 with a welcome by Mexican Consul Carlos Flores-Vizcarra, a short introduction to the history of the revolution by Dr. Carlos R. Herrera, and a screening of a film that portrays this conflict. In addition, the Mexican Consulate will exhibit photographs of the revolution. On Nov. 21, a choral group will sing songs relevant to the revolution, and a second film on the revolution will be screened. For more information, contact Herrera at cherrer@mail.sdsu.edu
Beginning bridge game
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 29
WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO The public is invited to attend.
Thanksgiving celebration
WHEN Noon Nov. 23
WHERE LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Suite, D, El Centro
INFO To have enough for everyone, please RSVP no later than 5 p.m. Nov. 20 at info@ivlgbtcenter.org. For contributions or donations, call Rosa at 760-5924066. Sponsored by the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center and Northern Arizona University-Yuma campus social work students.
Jack Kirby 32nd annual Turkey Shoot
WHEN 8 a.m. Nov. 23
WHERE Desert Trails Resort Golf Course, 225 Wake Ave., El Centro
INFO Come join us for free coffee and donuts and two hours of fun. All money goes to Central and Southwest high schools’ golf teams.
Desert Trails RV Park Fall Craft Fair
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25 WHERE Desert Trails RV Park, Ryerson Hall, 225 Wake Ave., El Centro
INFO Lunch will be available. There will be a door raffle. Anyone interested in selling their crafts may reserve a table at no cost. (Donations may be left at the raffle table.) To reserve a table, please call Carole Waters at 760-352-9005 or Toni Thompson at 760-352-3926.
Woman’s Club of Holtville Executive Board meeting
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Nov. 28 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO All members are encouraged to attend.
National Philanthropy Day
WHEN 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 29
WHERE The Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 W. Evan Hewes Highway, El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Bobby Brock, Imperial Valley Community Foundation president/chief executive officer, by email at bobby@ivcommunityfoundation.org or visit http:// www.ivcommunityfoundation.org
New Medicare Plan Available for Imperial County
WHEN/WHERE 10 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 1445 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, and at 2 p.m. at Brownie’s, 900 Main St., Brawley, on Nov. 30
INFO Come find a plan that best fits your needs and budget. There is no fee for our services. Services are paid by the insurance companies and you are welcome to attend any one of our meetings or call for a one-onone consultation. To RSVP for community meetings, contact Matt at 760-413-5336 or email MattCaress@gmail.com. For Spanish, contact Fabian Perez at 909-851-6931 or email fabianperez@zerepinsurance.com. The numbers will connect to a licensed insurance agent.
Holiday Tour Around the World
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 WHERE Pioneer’s Museum, 373 E. Aten Road (across from IVC), Imperial
INFO Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). The event features international food and entertainment prepared and presented by the various ethnic groups that helped settle the Imperial Valley. For more information, go to http:// pioneersmuseum.net/event.html or call 760-352-1165.