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Culturally competent HIV prevention & treatment to LGBTQ communities
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 sta . Must RSVP to info@ivlgbtcenter.org or 760-592-4066.
Karaoke — Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico INFO Admission is free and for adults only. Come and join us for an evening to relax, sing and dance. For more information, call 760-768-2176.
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.
Friday night dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE American Legion Boyce Aten Post 25, 569 Broadway Ave., El Centro.
INFO The public is invited to attend and dine-in or takeout seasoned barbecue grilled steak that’s cooked to order. Dinner includes: baked potato, mixed vegetables, dinner roll and a salad. Cost is $12. All proceeds help support The American Legion’s local e orts in its Four Pillars of Service: veterans’ a airs & rehabilitation, Americanism, children & youth and national security. For more information, call 760-352-2964. Like and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost25ElCentroCa
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 steak ($16) or baked chicken ($12), lent special ($12) and baked cod (two fillets, $12) with all fixings and dessert. For more information, call 760-344-3175.
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. 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 760-592-4066.