CALENDAR
March 5
Drawing contest
WHEN 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday (Mondays and Tuesdays of the month of March) WHERE Calexico Community Center, 707 Dool Ave. INFO Kids ages 6 to 14 years old are encouraged to enter the contest. Deadline to end your drawing is May 26. For more information, call 760-357-3863, ext. 127 or email imecal02@sre.gob.mx
Laureate Iota Omicron to meet
WHEN 7 p.m. Monday WHERE Joan Jencks’ home in Holtville
INFO For more information, contact Donna Yarnell at 760-352-7466.
PFLAG monthly meeting WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday
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.
Star Route 4-H Club meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. Monday WHERE Imperial Valley Expo, Sperber Arena, Imperial
INFO Fair runs until Sunday, when it will be the Knowledge Bowl. March 6
Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon WHEN Noon Tuesday
WHERE Social hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86, Brawley
INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Ellie Bunn from Prescott, Ariz., talking about “Snapshots from My Memory Album,” and the special feature will be Belinda Mills from the Imperial Valley Press. A preschool nursery is provided; reservations and a sack lunch for children are required. Deadline for reservations or cancellations was Thursday. For more information, call Donna Mills at 760-344-5993. Compulsive Eater’s Anonymous HOW (Honest Open Willing) meets WHEN 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
WHERE 564 Broadway St., El Centro
INFO A disciplined and structured approach for anyone wishing to recover from compulsive eating. For more information call 442-226-6621. Dogwood Road closed
WHEN All day Tuesday to Wednesday
WHERE Dogwood Road, from Keystone Road to Harris Road
INFO Closure is due to road cleaning. Detour route will be posted. For emergencies, contact Marc Pipkin at Granite Construction at 760-455-9167.
Navy League monthly meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (first Tuesday of each month)
WHERE Naval Air Facility El Centro Mirage Club, El Centro
INFO We are pleased to introduce to you Command Master Chief Christopher Zeigler who was recently selected to serve as the eighth command master chief of the Blue Angels. CMC Zeigler will be the March dinner speaker.
Free income tax preparation
WHEN 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday 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 760-3705100, ext. 5130 or 5131,or ilpez@campesinosunidos.org
Grief support group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (every first Tuesday of the month) WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (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. Let’s Mix It Up! women’s art exhibit and chamber mixer
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday
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. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, call 760-357-1166.
Grief support group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (every first Tuesday of the month) WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (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
Beginning bridge game
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and March 14, 21 and 28
WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO The public is invited to attend. Woman’s Club of Holtville guest speakers WHEN 1 p.m. Wednesday WHERE 219 E. Sixth St., Holtville
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 8
American Heart Assoc. BLS Healthcare Providers certification 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. For more information, contact Nick at 760-455-3832 or visit www.medicfirstaidcpr.com. Look for us on Facebook, https://facebook.com/MedicFirst
Bridge game
WHEN 11:30 a.m. Thursday and March 22
WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO The public is invited to attend.
March 9
Culturally competent HIV prevention & treatment to LGBTQ communities WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday
WHERE Imperial County Public Health Department training room, 935 Broadway St., El Centro
INFO A training to provide culturally responsive health care to LGBTQ individuals to access HIV prevention and treatment and reducing health disparities within LGBTQ communities. Also, to discuss concepts of gender identity, sexual orientation and sexual behavior. The training is designed for medical providers, social workers, health educators, navigators, nurses, therapists and frontline staff. Must RSVP to info@ivlgbtcenter.org or 760-592-4066.
March 10
NAF El Centro Air Show
WHEN Doors open at 9 a.m., event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 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 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 English and Spanish. 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, contact Johanna at medicfirst@rocketmail.com, call 760-455-3882, or visit www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or https://www.facebook.com/MedicFirst Families Supporting Families Picnic WHEN 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE Eager Park, 10th and G streets, Imperial INFO Gather with other Ronald McDonald House families from the Imperial Valley for a day of celebration and family fun. There will be barbecue food and a bounce house. For more information, contact Ruth Zuniga at 858-598-2410 or Rzuniga@rmhcsd.org
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 760-5546992. Holtville Woman’s Book Section WHEN 9:30 a.m. March 13 WHERE Holtville Woman’s Clubhouse, 219 E. Sixth Street
INFO Please come and join us at Book Section to discuss your favorite book(s).
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 760-3482101 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. Also, 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 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 760-354-2064 or send an email to rollinscreative1@gmail.com