CALENDAR
PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 (first Monday of each month)
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.
Craft Tuesday
WHEN 1 p.m. Jan. 2 to Jan. 30 (Tuesdays) WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Kids from kindergarten to sixth grade can attend. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Woman’s Club of Holtville regular meeting
WHEN 1 p.m. Jan. 3 WHERE Woman’s Club, 210 E. Sixth St., Holtville INFO Program: “Inspiring Women for Today,” presented by Tina Aguirre, Dean of Health and Public Safety, Imperial Valley College.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certification
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 3
WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $65 per person. This class is in English and Spanish. For more information call 760-455-3882 or visit us at our website www. medicfirstaidcpr.com or Facebook https://www. facebook.com/MedicFirst
Storytime
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3, 24 and 31
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Storytime is for children 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
PMHD special meeting Board of Directors
WHEN 5 p.m. Jan. 4 WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District auditorium
INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Gymkhana 2018 BWB fundraiser
WHEN Sign-up 8 a.m., event starts at 9 a.m. Jan. 6
WHERE KD Danch-Grigg’s Arena, Brawley
INFO Event competition: Barrel race, fox and hound, keyhole, ribbon race, modified butterfly, poles. Highpoint riders in each age group (awards for Highpoint, Reserve and Bronze), ribbons for individual events, jackpot for team events. For more information contact Karen Constable at 760-4276726.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certification
WHEN 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 6
WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $65 per person. For more information call 760-455-3882 or visit us at our website www. medicfirstaidcpr.com or Facebook https://www. facebook.com/MedicFirst
Old Time Acoustic Jam Session
WHEN 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 7
WHERE First United Methodist Church Fellowship, quad area, Eighth and Olive (312 S. Eighth St.) in El Centro
INFO All acoustic instruments players are invited to attend. Audience is also welcome. The event is free. For more information call Pete Preece at 760353-1041 or Nan Rebik at 760-353-2604.
Eagle’s Breakfast
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7
WHERE Fraternal Order of Eagles, 661 State St. in El Centro
INFO All proceeds go towards the Women’s Auxiliary supporting charities: City of Hope, cancer, diabetes, children’s fund, Alzheimer’s and heart.
Baby Time
WHEN 6 p.m. Jan. 9 and Jan. 23
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Bring your babies 0 to 2 years of age for a time to play and socialize with other kids and have quality time with you. For more information contact the library at 760-7682170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary. org
Holtville Woman’s Book Section/ Soroptimist meeting
WHEN 9:30 a.m. book section and noon meeting Jan. 9
WHERE Holtville Woman’s Clubhouse, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Please come and join us at Book Section to discuss your favorite book(s).
Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon
WHEN Noon Jan. 9 (Deadline is Jan. 4) WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86 in Brawley INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Jo Russell of Taylor, AZ, and she will talk about “Coping with Dangers, Detours and Motherhood.” For reservations or cancellations call Donna Mills at 760344-5993 by Jan. 4.
Beginning Bridge Game
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO Public is invited to attend.
2018 Labor Law Update
WHEN 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 11
WHERE Community Valley Bank, 204 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
INFO Fee is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Register now, there are only 40 seats. For more information and to register contact Gracie Romero at gracie@brawleychamber. com or call at 760-3443160.
2018 Business Showcase
WHEN 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 11
WHERE IV Expo Preble Building (Mid-Winter Fair), Imperial
INFO For exhibitor information click on the Business Showcase link at www.ivjointchambers. com and download your application or contact Attorney’s Bookkeeping Services at 760-352-7164 for delivery of your application.
American Crown Circus and Circo Osorio Show
WHEN Show times: 7:30 p.m., Jan. 11; 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Jan. 12; 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13; 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 WHERE Imperial Valley Mall, El Centro
INFO An amazing production bursting with mystery, magic, music and more American Crown Circus amazes audiences with elaborate illusions, death-defying daredevils and unbelievable feats of acrobatic and aerial artistry. For more information go to Nick@americancrowncircousa.com
Thursday Bridge Game
WHEN 11:30 a.m. Jan. 11 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO The public is invited to attend.
Conversations in English
WHEN 10 a.m. Jan. 12 to Feb. 2 (Fridays)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, Olive Street Center, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO It’s a fun time to practice “saying it in English.” For more information call 760-352-2942.
Salton Sea Bird Festival
WHEN 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 14
WHERE Salton Sea State Recreation Area, 100-225 State Park Road, Mecca INFO Admission: Donations from $10 to $25 for some events suggested (entrance fee to the State Park is separate). For more information contact Sea and Desert Interpretive Association at 760289-9455 or email info@ seaanddesert.org
Kids Night Out
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 13
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. 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.
Free Citizenship classes
WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 to March 15 (Thursdays)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth and Olive), El Centro
INFO Instructor is Cesar Guzman. Anyone interested on getting their citizenship is welcome to come. For more information call 760-352-2942.
Bunco
WHEN 6 p.m. Jan. 18 WHERE Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St., Holtville INFO The public is invited to play Bunco.
2018 Labor Law Update Seminar
WHEN 9 a.m. Jan. 19 WHERE El Centro area Chamber of Commerce, 1095 S. Fourth St
INFO Cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Everything you need to know about recent developments and updates in state and federal employment law. Register at 760-352-3681 or at www.elcentrochamber.com
23rd annual Junior Trout Fishin Derby
WHEN 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Jan. 20
WHERE Sunbeam Lake, 1750 Drew Road, Seeley INFO The Imperial County Fish and Game Commission along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Kiwanis of El Centro are pleased to announce the 2018 Imperial Valley Jr. Trout Fishing Derby. For more information call 442265-1001.
2017/2018 Cornhole Tournament Series Registration
WHEN 3 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Humble Farmer Brewing Co., 116 South 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 DayJanuary Jam
WHEN 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 20 WHERE Downtown Imperial
INFO For more information contact Ember Haller, Director of Community Services at 760-355-3316 or email at ehaller@cityofimperial.org
Let’s R.E.A.D. Adult Book Club
WHEN 6 p.m. Jan. 22 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO You must be 18 years old and over. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
Brawley January Mixer
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 25
WHERE Ricochet R/C Raceway, 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Event is free. Join us and enjoy food, fun and raffle prizes. For more information contact Gracie Romero at gracie@brawleychamber.com or call 760-344-3160.