CALENDAR
Today
I.V. Master Chorale Spring Rehearsals
WHEN 6:15 p.m. today to May 14 WHERE Imperial Valley College, music room 311, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO The I.V. Master Chorale will be preparing for its March 25 concert, “A Sunday Afternoon of Beautiful Music.” All singers are invited to join. For more information call Denny Lang at 760-791-6056.
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: Kathy O’Leary, District XI director.
Free non-credit beginning chorus class
WHEN 3:35 p.m. to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday (class will run until June 6) WHERE Imperial Valley College, music department room 305, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Our fun chorus class for older adults will teach you to sing and have you performing delightful songs in no time. Then, after you gain experience and confidence from this class, check out I.V. Master Chorale. This class runs until June 6. For more information contact Hope A. Davis hopedavis@imperial.edu or 760355-6287.
Once a Bulldog Student Art Show
WHEN 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today through Thursday, with the reception for the artist from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center
INFO For more information call 760-7682170.
Feb. 27 Compulsive Eater’s Anonymous meet
WHEN 10 a.m. Tuesday and March 1 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
WHERE 564 Broadway St., El Centro INFO A disciplined and structured approach for anyone wishing to lose weight. For information call 442-226-6621.
March 1 Mid-Winter Mixer
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE Brawley Elks Lodge #1420, 161 S. Plaza St., Brawley
INFO Come and enjoy food, fun and raffle prizes. For more information contact Gracie Romero at gracier@brawleychamber.com or 760-344-3160.
HIV – 1 and Mental Health Disorders & Substance Abuse presentation
WHEN 6 p.m. Thursday
WHERE China Palace Steak House, 1075 Adams Ave., El Centro
INFO To RSVP: info@ivlgbtcenter.org. For more information contact: Scott Becker at scot.r.becker@viivhealthcare.com; Andrea Dolin: andrea.c.dolin@viihealthcare.com and Reza Shifteh: reza.i.shifteh@viivhealthcare.com. Program code: INT_1127956. This is a promotional program sponsored by ViiV Healthcare.
American Heart Assoc. BLS Healthcare Providers
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 BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to provide a wide variety of health care professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. 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 at https://facebook.com/MedicFirst
March 2
Free community orchestral strings classes for seasoned adults
WHEN 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday to June 1
WHERE Imperial Valley College, music department, room 305, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO For more information contact Hope A. Davis at 760-355-6287 or hopealda@mail.com
March 3 Bike and Biker Blessing
WHEN 10 a.m. Saturday
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.
March 4 Eagle’s Breakfast
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday (every first Sunday of the month) WHERE Fraternal Order of Eagles, 661 State St., El Centro
INFO Cost not to exceed $7 and includes: eggs, potatoes, homemade biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee (your choice of bacon, sausage or ham). The public is welcome. The breakfast is served the first Sunday of every month. All proceeds go toward the Women’s Auxiliary supporting charities.
March 5
Star Route 4-H Club meeting/potluck
WHEN 6 p.m. March 5
WHERE Imperial Valley Expo Fairgrounds, Sperber Arena, Imperial
INFO For more information contact starroute4h@gmail.com
PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 5
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue), El Centro
INFO The meeting is free. PFLAG stands for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
March 6 Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon
WHEN Noon March 6 (RSVP by March 1) WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86 in Brawley
INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Ellie Bunn from Prescott, AZ, talking about “Snapshots from My Memory Album,” and the Special Feature will be Belinda Mills from Imperial Valley Press. A preschool nursery is provided; reservations and a sack lunch for children are required.
Reservations and cancellations are a must. For reservations or cancellations call Donna Mills at 760-344-5993 by March 1.
Let’s Mix It Up! women’s art exhibit and chamber mixer
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 6
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico INFO Come and celebrate women! Speakers will include: Monica Ketchum, professor of history; Miriam Serra, businesswoman; Monica Lepe-Negrete, attorney at law; and Rosemarie Wood, actor and director. Exhibit will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 5, 7 and 9. For more information call 760-357-1166.
Grief support group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 6 (every first Tuesday of the month)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth Street (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue), El Centro
INFO Presented by Aria Hospice. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. For more information call Aria Hospice at 760-412-5574.
March 7 Holtville Women’s Club guest speakers
WHEN 1 p.m. March 7
WHERE Holtville Women’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO Guest speakers are: WOVEN (Women of Virtue Empowerment Network) Directors Betty Predmore and Stacie Chandler. The speakers will address, “Woman to Woman Life Skills.” For more information call 760-356-2868.
March 10 NAF El Centro Air Show
WHEN Doors open at 9 a.m., event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10
WHERE Naval Air Facility El Centro
INFO Headlining the event will be the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. Additional jet aircraft acts include the T33 “Ace Maker,” a Mig15/F-86 dogfight and a de Havilland Mosquito. Other aerial acts include the U.S. Navy SEAL’s Leapfrogs, the Red Eagles and Vicky Benzing. Ground attractions include extreme motocross, a classic car show, the 501st Legion and dozens of vintage and modern military aircraft. For more information go to http://www. elcentroairshow.com
March 13 TREES parenting classes
WHEN Classes starting March 13 (every Tuesday for the next three weeks for two hours each day)
WHERE Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo — Niland, 8027 CA-111
INFO Please contact Linda Thomas to reserve your seat and to get the time for the classes at 760-554-6992.
March 14
16th annual Children & Families Health Fair
WHEN 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 WHERE Grace Smith School gym, 9 E. Fourth St., Niland
INFO There will be booths, food booths, music, raffles, screenings, giveaways and fun. Agencies are requested to bring a gift for the raffle. For more information contact Maria Nava-Froelich at 760-348-2101 or mnava-froelch@calipat.com. The event is funded by the Calipatria Unified School District and Imperial County Children & Families First Commission.
March 16
National Challenge Future Chefs
WHEN Timeline of the event: 1 p.m. students arrive; 1:45 p.m. kitchen prep begins; 3 p.m. judging starts; and 3:30 p.m. awards ceremony March 16
WHERE Phil Swing Elementary School, 245 W. A St. (competition will be held in the cafeteria), Brawley
INFO We invite you to support the participation of young students in our community, to celebrate these students’ initiative to expand their horizons for their own health and nutrition, and show off their talent and inspiration in the kitchen.
March 17 Alex 5K Run for Hope
WHEN 6:15 a.m. to noon March 17 WHERE Calexico High School football field
INFO Entrance is by donation. This is a fundraiser, an event to benefit children with cancer. For more information contact Elva Quezada at 760-222-6132 or at amigosdealejandro@yahoo.com
March 21 Lunch & Learn
WHEN 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 WHERE Maranatha Steakhouse, 612 S. J St., Imperial
INFO Cost is $15 per person. Presented by Matt Dessert. For more information visit our website at www.imperialchamber.org or call 760-355-1609.
March 23 Brawley Kiwanis bunco night
WHEN 5:30 p.m. March 23
WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Join us for a fun game of Bunco where you can learn how to play, meet new people, have some great food and learn all about Kiwanis.
March 24 Imperial Valley Ag Expo
WHEN 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 24
WHERE Imperial Valley Expo, Imperial INFO Admission is free. Parking is $5. There will be ag vendor booths, ag support booths, commerce vendor booths, implements display, workshops, kids ag play land, free giveaways, prizes, food vendors, beer, live music and more. For more information contact Jodi at 760354-2064 or send an email to rollinscreative1@gmail.com