CALENDAR
Laureate Iota Omicron meeting
WHEN 7 p.m.
WHERE Cynthia Harvey home in Brawley INFO For more information call Donna Yarnell at 760-352-7466.
Library Strategic Planning Session
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE Brawley Public Library, 400 Main St. INFO For more information contact Marjo Mello at mmello@brawley-ca.gov or 760344-1891.
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Program: Sarah Griffen from the Food Bank will be our guest. Bring canned good(s) and/or non-perishable item(s).
PMHD regular meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN 5 p.m.
WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Let’s R.E.A.D. Adult Book Club
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO You must be 18 years old and over. One title is chosen to read and discuss for each session. It is always a potluck. Bring a dish to share with the group at the book discussion. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
I.V. Scleroderma Awareness
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday WHERE Mozerrela Restaurant, 950 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO Open to the public. We are here to spread awareness and answer any questions the public may have about this rare autoimmune disease. All are welcome. For more information contact Melissa Macon at 760540-0576 or email at gowaves@hotmail.com
Woman’s Club of Holtville Executive Board/ Soroptimist meetings
WHEN 9:30 a.m.(Executive Board) and noon (Soroptimist) Tuesday
WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Humane Society of I.C. Adoption
WHEN Tuesday to Jan. 31
WHERE Humane Society of Imperial County, 1575 W. Pico Ave., El Centro INFO Dogs-1 year or older $50; puppies under 1 year-$75 and cats or kittens-$25 (or 2 kittens for the price of one). Adoption fee includes: microchipped, spayed/ neutered, up-to-date on all required vaccinations, one free grooming with Awesome Pawz and a free health examination with a local veterinarian. Standard adoption protocol and procedures apply. For time and more information call 760352-1911.
Modern Dance
WHEN 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro.
INFO Donation is $20 per person and instructor is Hilda Parra. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.
Hawaiian Dance
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (5-12 years-old) and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (13 years and up) Tuesday
WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $20 per month. Instructor is Bertha White (619-623-2472). Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760498-6692.
Waste site closure in Calexico/Hot Spa
WHEN/WHERE All day at Solid Waste Sites: Hot Spa (Wednesday to Friday) and Calexico (Wednesday to Saturday)
INFO All other County Solid Waste Sites remain unaffected by this notification. For a list of sites and operating schedule, please refer to the County’s website at: http://www.co.imperial.ca.us/publicwork/SolidWasteRecyclingDivision/ SolidWasteRecyclingDiv.htm
I.C. Citrus Pest Control District #1 Meeting
WHEN 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s office, 852 Broadway, El Centro
INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and first aid certification
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial INFO Cost is $65 per person. This comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for Pediatric-Adult Health and OSHA Safety Training. EMSA approved training programs space is limited. Early registration is recommended. 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. Wednesday to March 14 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Storytime is for children 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. They will enjoy listening to stories, songs and fingerplays while acquiring pre-literacy skills. This session includes a craft activity. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Music Theory
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $20 per person and open to 9 years-old and older. Instructor is Manuel Andres Ruiz. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.
Spanish Dance
WHEN 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. WednesdayWHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $20 and is open to 5 years-old and older. Instructor is Hilda Parra. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.
Keiki (Child) Hula
WHEN 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $15 per child and open to 5 to 11 years-old. Instructor is Leslie Lara. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.
Choral Singing class
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE Old Post Office Pavilion, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $20 per person. Open to 10 years-old and older. Instructor is Manuel Andres Ruiz. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.
Brawley January Mixer
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday 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.
Woman’s Club of Holtville Soups ‘n Sweets
WHEN Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Cost is $8 and includes dessert. Soups to choose: Chicken tortilla, split pea, cream of potato with ham and corn chowder.
American Heart Assoc. BLS Healthcare Providers certification
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $50. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed health care professionals. 2015G AHA BLS handbook is $17. Advance registration is required. For more information call 760-455-3832 or visit our website at www.medicfirstaidcpr.com, look for us on Facebook https://facebook.com/MedicFirst
Advance sign-up for Tax Preparation
WHEN 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Saturday
WHERE Imperial Public Library, 200 W. Ninth St.
INFO Taxes preparation will be free. You can sign-up and make an appointment in person at the library, Thursday and Saturday.
Tahitian Dance
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (5-12 years-old) and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (13 years-old and older) Thursday
WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $20 and instructor is Bertha White, 619-623-2472. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.
2018 Point-In-Time Count: I.C. Continuum of Care Council seeking volunteers
WHEN/WHERE 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday (Imperial County count) and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (Slab City count) INFO Volunteers must be able to do the following: Willing to work in a four-person team; physically able to walk if needed; required to sign a liability form; attend mandatory two-hour training in January. (12 training have been scheduled around the Valley for your convenience.) and must be 18 years of age. To volunteer, please go to www.cociv.org to see what areas are in need of volunteers. Then contact Isaen Equihua at 760-353-6822 ext. 301 to sign-up.
Pioneers’ Museum Lecture Series
WHEN Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Lecture begins at 6:40 p.m. Friday
WHERE Pioneer’s Museum, 373 E. Aten Rd., Imperial
INFO The cost for the full evening is $10. The public may come to the lecture without cost. The first presenter of the New Year is Velma Ruiz Pacrem. A local photographer, Velma captures the essence of the Imperial Valley today while sharing memories and visions of the past. To make reservations, please the museum before 4 p.m. Thursday at 760-352-3211.
Family Movie Night
WHEN 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday WHERE First Church of the Nazarene, 500 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO The movie is free and open to the whole family. Christian film entitled “Question of Faith.” For more information contact Lisa Drainville at 760-352-4873 or praznon8@sbcglobal.net
MANA de I.V. Mixer/ Membership Drive
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE Holiday Inn Express, 350 Smoketree Dr., El Centro
INFO Join us for appetizers, drinks and prizes. New and continuing members that pay their membership dues by Jan. 26 will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary Southwest Airlines ticket. Membership application available at www. ivmana.org. For more information contact Monica Lepe-Negrete at 760-996-0005 or mlepenegrete@yahoo.com
Karaoke-Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 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.
Authentic Hula Dance
WHEN 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $15 per month and open to 9 years-old and older. Instructor is Kumu U’lani Meskell. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692. Baby Expo 2018 WHEN 10 a.m. to noon Saturday WHERE IV Mall, 3451 S. Dogwood Rd., El Centro
INFO The event is free. Come and learn about the services that we offer for babies and children. Raffles and prizes for the first 100 children. For more information contact Israel Cruz at 760-339-7246 or Israel.cruz@ecrmc.org
Calexico Farmers Market-Playmania
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday WHERE Crummett Park, Ethel St. (corner of Belcher and Dool Ave., behind Camarena Library)
INFO Come and join us, there will have games, crafts, bouncer, food booths, fresh, organic produce. For more information call 760-768-2170.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and first aid certification
WHEN 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $65 per person. This comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for Pediatric-Adult Health and OSHA Safety Training. EMSA approved training programs space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information call 760-455-3882 or visit us at our website www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/MedicFirst
Farm Smart Tours
WHEN Jan. 30 to Feb. 23
WHERE University of California Desert Research and Extension Center, 1004 E. Holton Rd., Holtville.
INFO This program is open to adults, but children are welcome. Come enjoy a day on the farm and take home a big bag of vegetables. The Veggie Express tours showcase research being done at the UC Desert Research and Extension Center, a U-Pick garden, snacks and door prizes. Call to make your reservation at 760-7910261. For more information call Stacey Wills Amparano or Stephanie Collins at 760-356-3067 or email at scwills@ucanr. edu or sacollins@ucanr.edu. You can also visit us online at http://drec.ucanr.edu/ farm_smart
Dance for the Love of Life!
WHEN No host bar, 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Feb. 9
WHERE Club Lohoo, 1111 Yourman Rd., Heber
INFO Tickets are $45 per person (early bird, until Jan. 30), after Jan. 30 tickets are $50 per person. Tickets include: No host bar, 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. There will be a guest speaker and dance. You can purchase tickets at: Burgers & Beer Restaurants, St. Mary’s, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart and St. Margaret Mary Parishes. For more information call Karla at 760-272-8925 or Myriam at 760-791-1405. Sponsored by I.V. Culture of Life.
Pajama Party at Camarena Library
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO There will be an on-site registration form 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. only. Or you can pre-register from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29 at http://calexicolibrary.org. Bring your children 0 to 12 years of age and their jammies for stories, games, arts & crafts, raffles, snacks and a free book. For more information call the library at 760-7682170.
Imperial Chamber Labor Law Update
WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31 WHERE Imperial Chamber of Commerce, 220 W. Ninth St.
INFO Attorney Steven Escalera will be providing an update on the changes employers should be aware of in 2018. Members: Complimentary with your membership, non-member $20. Registration is required. Call Sarah Mendenhall at 760-355-1609 or email smendenhall@imperialchamber.org to reserve your seat. Maximum two people per company.
American Heart Assoc. BLS Healthcare Providers certification
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 1
WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $50. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals. 2015G AHA BLS handbook is $17. Advance registration is required. For more information call 760-455-3832 or visit our website at www.medicfirstaidcpr.com, look for us on Facebook https://facebook.com/MedicFirst
Bingo at American Legion/ Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138
WHEN 6 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 15 WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth and Cedar Ave., 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.
Brawley Chamber February Mixer-I.V. Ag Expo
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 WHERE Brawley Chamber of Commerce, 204 S. Imperial Ave.
INFO Jon us for an “I Love Ag” themed networking mixer. There will be food, drinks, raffle prizes and information about this brand new Valley wide event: The Imperial Valle Ag Expo!
United Way of I.C.-Nite at The Races
WHEN Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and race starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp Feb. 3
WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 S. Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Tickets are $75 per person and includes 1-horse and full taco bar. Reserved tables and sponsorships available. No host bar, cash prizes, on-site raffles. For tickets and information call 760355-4900 or text “NATR” to 41444 to purchase tickets and name horses. Proceeds help our Imperial County member agencies.
Brawley Library Book Sale
WHEN 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 10
WHERE Brawley Public Library, 400 main St. on Plaza Park facing Main St.
INFO There will be a great variety of books being sold: hard cover, soft cover, etc.
Under the Big Top at the 12th annual Air Show Gala
WHEN Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. follow by dinner and dance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 WHERE Naval Air Facility, El Centro INFO Admission is $105 per person or $800 per table. This black tie event unlike any other in the Imperial Valley, is in support of the men and women of Naval Air Facility El Centro in their efforts to produce the Annual Air Show. The Air Show Gala consists of a four-course dinner, silent auction and dancing. For more information contact Anthony Moreno at 760-352-3681 or email at anthony@ elcentrochamber.com