Imperial Valley Press

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Friends of the Library book sale

WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Great selection will be available: Hard backs are 3/$5 and pocket books are 15 for $1, there will be something for everyone. For more informatio­n contact the library at 760-337-4565.

McCabe 4-H Club meeting

WHEN 7 p.m. WHERE Corfman School, multipurpo­se room, 701 W. McCabe Road, El Centro INFO Members are encouraged to attend.

Parent & Guardian of LGBT Support Group

WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., El Centro INFO Let’s Talk-LGBT young people whose parents and caregivers reject them or try to change them are at high risk for depression, substance abuse, suicide and HIV infection. Family acceptance is vital and can have a powerful impact on young people’s health and well-being. We invite, parents, guardians ad loved ones of LGBT to join the conversati­on. For more informatio­n contact Rosa Diaz at 760-592-4066 or info@ivlgbtcent­er.org

Al-Anon in Spanish at Holtville

WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 560 Maple St., #3, Holtville

INFO The meeting will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more informatio­n call 757-563-1600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org

Forrester Road closed

WHEN 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today to Feb. 22

WHERE From Worthingto­n Road to Keystone Road INFO Reason for closure is due to bridge repairs. Detour will be posted. For emergency contact Department of Public Works County of Imperial 442265-1818.

LifeStream Blood Drive at IVC

WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE Imperial Valley College, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Donors receive a coupon valid for four free tacos, courtesy of Jackin-the-Box. Donors also will receive free Heart “squeezie” in conjunctio­n with Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month; free cholestero­l screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge.

Adult Coloring Club

WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Coloring sheets, pencils and markers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. No sign-up required. For more informatio­n call the library at 760-337-4565.

Free Income Tax Preparatio­n

WHEN 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today to April 12 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) WHERE Imperial Public Library, 200 W. Ninth St., Imperial INFO Only by appointmen­t. Appointmen­t has to be made in person. For more informatio­n contact Imelda Lopez at 760-370-5100, ext. 5130 or 5131, ilpez@campesinos­unidos.org

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) 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 760-498-6692.

Al-Anon meeting in Spanish at E.C.

WHEN Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE Casa de Amparo, 133 Brighton Ave., El Centro INFO For more informatio­n call 757-563-1600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org

Transgende­r support group to meet

WHEN 6 p.m. WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro INFO This group dedicated to support anyone who identifies as transgende­r, gender non-conforming or is facing gender related issues. Open to ages 12 and up. For more informatio­n call 760-592-4066.

Al-Anon English speaking meeting open to all

WHEN Noon to 1 p.m. WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro INFO The meeting will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more informatio­n contact Toni 760-353-0644.

Dodgeball

WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today and Feb. 22(Tuesdays and Thursdays) WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico INFO Fee is $1 per person. Open to 7 to 12 years-old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and sta . For more informatio­n call Recreation Department at 760-768-2176.

Adult volleyball open gym

WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and Feb. 21 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) WHERE Ninth Grade Academy, Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico INFO Fee is $2 per person and open to 18-years-old and over. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and sta . For more informatio­n call Recreation Department at 760-768-2176.

Yoga class

WHEN 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. today and Feb. 22 (Tuesday and Thursday) WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico INFO Fee is $25 per month (54 years-old and under) and free for 55 years-old and older. Instructor is Blanca Gutierrez. For more informatio­n contact the City of Calexico Recreation Department at 760-768-2176.

Folkloric Dance

WHEN 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (4-7 years-old) today and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22 (8-14 years-old) WHERE Senior Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico INFO Fee is $25 per month. Instructor is Rosa Maria Vasquez. For more informatio­n call Recreation Department at 760-768-2176.

Craft Tuesday

WHEN 1 p.m. 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

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