Calendar
Feb. 12
CPUC to hold public forums on water rate increase
WHEN 6 p.m. Monday
WHERE Calipatria City Hall Council Chambers, 125 N. Park St., Calipatria
INFO Consumers are encouraged to attend this public participation hearing, as comments from the public can help the California Public Utilities Commission reach an informed decision. For those unable to attend a public participation hearing in person, written comments on any proceeding may be submitted to: CPUC Public Advisor, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102, or via email to public. advisor@cpuc.ca.gov. Please refer to proceeding number A.17-07-010 on any written or email correspondence. All public comments received are provided to the CPUC’s commissioners and the administrative law judge assigned to the case.
Adult basketball open gym
WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays
WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Instructors are Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information call the Calexico Recreation Department at 760-768-2176.
Master Chorale spring rehearsals
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Mondays to June 11
WHERE Imperial Valley College, room 310, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO The singers will be preparing for their March 25 concert, “A Sunday Afternoon of Beautiful Music,” which will be presented at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, 500 S. Fifth St., El Centro. All singers are invited to join. For more information contact Mike Nicholas at 760-352-1000 or email at framnmike@sbcglobal.net
Feb. 13 Holtville Woman’s Book Section
WHEN 9:30 a.m. Tuesday WHERE Holtville Woman’s Clubhouse, 219 E. Sixth St., Holtville INFO Please come and join us at the book section to discuss your favorite book(s). Friendly members and yummy treats included. Feb. 14
Dinner on the Farm
WHEN 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE University of California Desert Research & Extension Center, 1004 E. Holton Road, Holtville
INFO Cost is $45 per person or $75 per couple (cash only). It’s date night on the farm. Enjoy a sunset tour of our research facility and harvesting from our “U-Pick” vegetable garden. The tri-tip dinner will feature date appetizers, date desserts and door prizes. No dogs permitted on the tour. Spots are limited and reservations are required. For reservations go online at drec.ucanr.edu or call/text at 760-791-0261. For information contact Stacey Amparano or Stephanie Collins at drec.ucanr.edu, 760-356-3067, scwills@ucanr.edu or sacollins@ucanr.edu
Feb. 15 IVKWVA meeting/ membership information
WHEN 11:30 a.m. Thursday WHERE El Centro Adult Center, 375 S. First St., El Centro
INFO Imperial Valley Korean War Veterans Association discussion will include: update and changes on benefits, medical, other veterans-pertinent information. Open to Armed Forces Service veterans. For more information call N.O. Benavidez at 760-3523929.
Bingo at American Legion/Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138
WHEN 6 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 15 and 29
WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth Street and Cedar Avenue, Holtville
INFO Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Café Cantante
WHEN 9 a.m. to noon Thursday WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Admission is free. Enjoy a morning of music, karaoke and dance with coffee and pan dulce. For more information call 760768-2176.
Second art show
WHEN Reception starts at 6:29 p.m. Thursday
WHERE 111 N. Fifth St., El Centro INFO The art show is a solo art exhibition from Adrian Lazos titled “Young-manners.” Join us, there will be live music.
Family Engagement Series #5 — Help Your Child with Reading
WHEN 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday WHERE Calipatria Unified School District, board room, 501 W. Main St.
INFO “Help Your Child with Reading” presented by Antonia Mendoza, teacher at Calipatria Unified School District. There will be nutritional snacks and door prizes. For more information call Maria Nava-Froelich at 760-348-2101.
Bunco
WHEN 6 p.m. Thursday WHERE Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St., Holtville
INFO The public is invited to play bunco.
Feb. 16
2018 Mayor’s Breakfast and State of the City Address
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday WHERE Stockmen’s Club of Imperial Valley, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley. INFO Cost is: members, $15 and non-members, $20. Join the business community for this great opportunity to learn about the city’s plans for the coming year. For more information contact Gracie Romero at gracie@ brawleychamber.com or 760344-3160.
Paint night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico
INFO Cost is $25 per person (all materials included). Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information call 760768-2170.
11th annual Mardi Gras ‘Bal’
WHEN 7 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. Friday WHERE The Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 E. Evan Hewes Highway, El Centro
INFO Tickets are $125 per person. Reception starts at 6 p.m. and dinner/dance at 7 p.m. with the famous shrimp boil and mystery mask raffle. Enjoy fabulous New Orleans-style entertainment and dancing. For more information contact Marty Dineley at 760-996-0080 or ecrmcfoundation1@gmail.com
Boys & Girls Clubs of Imperial Valley Produce Gala & Saladero Contest
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
WHERE Imperial Palms Resort (formerly Barbara Worth Country Club), 2050 Country Club Drive, Holtville
INFO For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bgciv.org
Feb. 17 Infant, Child, Adult CPR, AED and First Aid Certification
WHEN 8:30 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 class is in Spanish only. Ideal training for school teachers, P.E. teachers, child care providers, school bus drivers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others who want to learn life-saving skills. 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
Basketball clinics sessions
WHEN 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Feb. 25 WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $20 per session. Instructors are Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information call 760-768-2176.
Annual Mulberry Barbecue
WHEN 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday WHERE Mulberry Elementary School, 1391 E. Rutherford Road, Brawley
INFO Come and enjoy live music, a silent auction, a chance to win amazing prizes in the raffle and a full barbecue menu complete with dessert. Tickets are available now. For more information contact LaShana Young at 770707-3737.
Buckle-Series Gymkhana
WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday WHERE K.D. Danch Arena off Highway 86 on Keystone Road in Brawley
INFO There will be no food concessions. For more information call Dale at 760-427-7327.
Feb. 18
Burk Dog Training & Pet Sitting
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Sunday
WHERE Woof Town Dog Park, located at the north end of Morning Glory Trail, off Aten Road in Imperial
INFO Total cost for the six-week course is $100/dog. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and fully covered by vaccinations. Instructor for the course will be Mike Burke of Burk Dog Training & Pet Sitting. For more information call Mike at 760-554-6569 or visit www.burkdogtraining.com
Feb. 21 TREES Parenting classes
WHEN Classes starting Feb. 21 (every Wednesday for the next seven weeks)
WHERE 510 W. Main St. #216, El Centro
INFO Please contact Linda Thomas to reserve your seat and to get the time for the classes at 760-554-6992.
Feb. 22 Thursday bridge game
WHEN 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO The public is invited to attend.
Feb. 23 Paint & Wine
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 23 WHERE Hidalgo Hall, 410 S. Cesar Chavez St., Brawley
INFO Tickets are $30 per person and includes one glass of wine (or soft drink), appetizers and lots of fun. Benefiting Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center, a cancer resource center serving the Imperial Valley. For more information or tickets call Sara at 760-351-1774 or email sara@ betweenwomen.org
Second annual Winter Wonderland
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 23
WHERE Cambria Homes, 134 Alejandro St., Imperial
INFO Tickets are $20 per person and includes: fashion show, dinner, drinks, raffle prizes and dancing. Tickets are available at the Imperial Chamber of Commerce, 297 S. Imperial Ave. or 760-355-1609 and also at Cambria Homes by calling 760-4829010. Cocktail attire required.
Feb. 24 Calexico Farmers Market — Tiny Tots Olympics
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 INFO Come and join us. There will be games, a bouncer, food booths and fresh, organic produce. For more information call 760-768-2176.
Chavez Memorial Scholarship Barbecue
WHEN 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 WHERE Hinojosa Park, Ninth and H streets (corner of Cesar Chavez and H Street), Brawley INFO Cost is $10 for deep pit barbecue plate. Drive-thru will be available. $1 raffle tickets. There will also be live music, dancers and horseshoe and softball tournaments. For more information contact Frank Chavez at 760554-1894 or send an email to frankie5675@gmail.com
Inferno presents comedy show
WHEN 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 24 WHERE Inferno, 505 W. Main St., Brawley
INFO Two hours of pure stand-up comedians, starring Joey Medina from Latin Kings of Comedy. Special guest comedians from Netflix and Hulu. VIP tickets: meet and greet, dinner and show. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Prices vary by seating.
Cornhole tournament series registration
WHEN 3 p.m. Feb. 24
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 Imperial Market Days.
Imperial Market Days — Tri-Tip Cook-Off
WHEN 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 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
March 3 Bike and Biker Blessing
WHEN 10 a.m. March 3 WHERE One Way Sanctified Church, 610 Broadway St., El Centro
INFO All are welcome to come join the Blue Knights and Chaplin Greydog for fellowship and receive a blessing.