HAPPENING TODAY 2018 Point-In-Time Count: I.C. Continuum of Care Council seeking volunteers
WHEN/WHERE 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. today (Imperial County count) and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 (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. (12 training have been scheduled around the Valley for your convenience.) and must be 18 years of age. To volunteer, please go towww.cociv.org to see what areas are in need of volunteers. Then contact Isaen Equihua at 760-353-6822 ext. 301 to sign-up.
Family Movie Night
WHEN 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
WHERE Holiday Inn Express, 350 Smoketree Drive, El Centro
INFO Join us for appetizers, drinks and prizes. New and continuing members that pay their membership dues by today 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
Friday night dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE American Legion Boyce Aten Post 25, 569 Broadway, El Centro
INFO The public is invited to attend and dine-in or takeout seasoned barbecue grilled steak that’s cooked to order. Dinner include: baked potato, mixed vegetables, dinner roll and a salad. Cost is only $12. All proceeds help support The American Legions local efforts in its Four Pillars of Service: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, Children & Youth and National Security. For more information call 760-352-2964. Like and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost25ElCentroCa
Karaoke-Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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. WHERE House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $15 per month and open to 9 yearsold 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.
American Legion Post 60 Friday night dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. Jan. 26 to Feb. 23 (Fridays)
WHERE American Legion Post 60, 509 G St. in Brawley INFO The public is invited to attend and enjoy either charbroiled rib-eye steaks or baked pacific cod with all fixins and dessert. For cost and more information call 760-344-3175.
Drug Abuse Education and Prevention
WHEN 3 p.m. (18-years-old and older) and at 5:30 p.m. (12-years-old to 17)
WHERE I.V. LBGT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO This group is for both youth and adults to talk and learn about the dangers of the most common street drugs. Referrals to counseling and rehab are available. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. For more information call 760-592-4066.
SMART Recovery
WHEN 4:30 p.m.
WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO Self Management and Recovery Training is a self help program that helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors. Open to 18-years-old and up. For more information call 760-592-4066.
Conversations in English
WHEN 10 a.m.
WHERE First United Methodist Church, Olive Street Center, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO Join us for an easy, relaxed time to talk with a few people about anything of interest, such as holiday, traditions, school, hobbies. It’s a fun time to practice “saying it in English.” For more information call 760-352-2942.