HAPPENING TODAY
Salton Sea Bird Festival
WHEN 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
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). Funds raised will help offset the cost of state park programs. The festival includes bird walks, lectures, nature walks and field trips. For more information, contact the Sea and Desert Interpretive Association at 760-289-9455 or email info@seaanddesert.org
American Crown Circus and Circo Osorio Show
WHEN Show times: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today; 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday
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 daredevilry and unbelievable feats of acrobatic and aerial artistry. We are a fourth-generation family Big Top Circus. For more information, email Nick@americancrowncircousa.com
Calexico Farmers Market
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE Crummett Park, Ethel Street (corner of Belcher Street and Dool Avenue, behind Camarena Library)
INFO Come and join us. There will be games, crafts, a bouncer, food booths and fresh, organic produce. For more information, call 760768-2170.
Kids Night Out
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 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 760768-2176.
Al-Anon family group meeting in English
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building conference room, 450 Waterman Ave., El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Elena at 760791-3284.
Free community music lessons
WHEN Orchestral stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello) from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (guitar lessons); piano lessons from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. today to June 2 (Saturdays) WHERE First United Methodist Church, quad area, room 2, (312 S. Eighth St.), El Centro
INFO Lessons are offered to everyone age 5 years old and up. All interested, simply come by at your desired class(es) time, get registered and begin or continue your musical journey. For more information, contact Hope A. Davis at 760-693-8068 or email at hopeald@gmail.com
Al-Anon meeting in Spanish in E.C.
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon WHERE Posada del Sol, 1400 N. Imperial Ave., Apt. 141, El Centro
INFO The meeting will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information, call 757-563-1600 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org