HAPPENING TODAY
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
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 class is open to those 9 years old and older. Instructor is Kumu U’lani Meskell. Registration is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday 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.
WHERE American Legion Post 60, 509 G St., Brawley INFO The public is invited to attend and enjoy: rib-eye ($16), baked chicken ($12), lent special ($12) and baked cod (two fillets, $12) with all fixings and dessert. For more information, call 760-344-3175.
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 holidays, traditions, school and hobbies. It’s a fun time to practice, “saying it in English.” For more information, call 760352-2942.
American Legion Post 25 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 $12. All proceeds help support the American Legion’s 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
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. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., suite 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., suite D, El Centro
INFO Self Management and Recovery Training is a selfhelp program that helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors. Open to those 18 years old and up. For more information, call 760-5924066.