CALENDAR
April 30
Dia del Niño and Family Night
WHEN On-site registration (day of event) from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. only
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Camarena Memorial Library invites the whole family to Dia del Niño Family Night from 6 p.m. to 7:30 April 30. Open to ages 0 to 12. Enjoy stories, arts & crafts, games, raffles, a free book, a snack and lots of family fun. For more information contact the library at (760) 7682170 or visit our website at https://calexicolibrary.org
May 1
Grand opening Smart & Final
WHEN 9 a.m. May 1
WHERE Smart & Final, 650 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Please join the El Centro Chamber of Commerce as we host a ribbon cutting at this celebration. Come tour the new store, enjoy some refreshments. Let’s Talk WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 and May 15 (first and third Tuesday of the month)
WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO Family acceptance is vital and can have a powerful impact on young people’s health and well-being. We invite parents, guardians and loved ones of LGBT to join the conversation. For more information call (760) 5924066.
Grief Support Group sponsored by Aria Hospice WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 1 (every first Tuesday of the month) WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth Street (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue) in 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.
Navy League monthly meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m. May 1 (first Tuesday of each month) WHERE NAF Mirage Naval Base, El Centro
May 2
Cody’s Closet clothing/shoes/misc. event
WHEN 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. May 2
WHERE Grace Lutheran Church, 768 W. Holt Ave. (Eighth and Holt), El Centro
INFO The hall will be full of items to choose from. More items than ever before. We will provide the shopping bags. Event is open to all Imperial Valley residents. We will have a collection box for any non perishable food that you would like to donate to others. For more information contact Heather White at (760) 353-1789.
Beginning Bridge Game
WHEN 5:30 p.m. May 2, 9, 16 and 23 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO Public is invited to attend. Woman’s Club of Holtville meeting WHEN Noon May 2 WHERE Holtville Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO Program: Honoring Excellence HWC Awards luncheon. Eight students will be receiving scholarships to further their education.
May 3
National WHEN 6:30 Day p.m. of Prayer to 8:30 at p.m. Calexico May 3 WHERE Calexico Rockwood Plaza, E. Fifth St. and Mary Ave.,
INFO attend. Service will be in Spanish, everyone is welcome to National WHEN Day of Prayer at Calipatria
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 3 WHERE Calipatria Community Church, 180 W. Church St. INFO Service will be Bilingual, please join us.
National Day of Prayer at Holtville WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 3 WHERE 101 W. Fifth St., Holtville INFO Service will be Bilingual, please join us.
National Day of Prayer at El Centro WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 3 WHERE The Prayer Experience, The Reach Center, 500 W. Orange Ave., El Centro
INFO The Prayer Experience is for youths, please join us.
Free citizenship classes WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May 3 to June 14 (Thursdays) WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth and Olive), El Centro
INFO Instructor is Cesar Guzman. Anyone interested on getting their citizenship is welcome to come. For more
information call (760) 352-2942. I.V. Interfaith Council celebrate National Day of Prayer
WHEN 6 p.m. May 3
WHERE Olive Street Center of the First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St., (corner of Olive Avenue and Eighth Street with the entrance on Olive) El Centro INFO Pastor Ron Griffen will host the event. Speakers from various religious groups will speak to the theme, “Unity in Diversity.” Speakers will include members of the Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Baha’I faiths. Following the service desert will be served. The public is cordially invited to join us in prayer and fellowship. For more information contact Pastor Ron Griffen at (760) 554-5520 or Susan Massey at (760) 554-3300 or Mike Lavach at (619) 851-4689. National Day of Prayer Breakfast WHEN 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. May 3 WHERE Salvation Army Community Center, 397 Ross Ave., El Centro
INFO Donation is $10 for breakfast. For more information call Salvation Army at (760) 352-4528. National Day of Prayer WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 3 WHERE at Christ Community Church, 590 Orange, El Centro
INFO The event will be Christian worship and prayer, everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Jeff Lyon at (760) 562-3819. Celebration of education, access and innovation WHEN 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 3 WHERE Jimmie Cannon Theater at Southwest High School, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
INFO For more information call, Imperial County Office of Education at (760) 312-6464.
Grand opening Hague Quality
Water Imperial Valley
WHEN 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 3
WHERE Hague Quality Water Imperial Valley, 2408 Marshall Ave., Imperial
INFO Festivities to include live music and entertainment, hors d’ouvres and prize drawings. To RSVP please email at watersolutionsiv@gmail.com
May 4
Paint Night for adults only WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 4
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico
INFO Cost is $25 per person and includes all materials. Class will consist of creating a piece of art by following step by step instructions. Acrylic paints, brushes and canvas will be provided. Relax and enjoy your Friday night with friends. Light refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Call (760) 768-2170 to register and for more information. Kendle Road closed WHEN All day May 4 to May 25 WHERE From Highline Road to 0.50 miles east of Highline Road
INFO Reason for closure is due to road improvements. Use alternate route. For emergency contact Bradley T. Lothers, Hazard Construction, (858) 2576001.
May 5
PAM Fun 5K WHEN 7 a.m. registration, race/walk starts at 8 a.m. May 5
WHERE Imperial Valley College, DePaoli Sports Complex, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Cost is $30, registration deadline is April 28. Register online and receive a free t-shirt. Participate as an individual or form your own team, but most importantly, have fun. Come dressed in red or pink to support the cause. For more information contact Romualdo Medina, IVC Board Trustee at rjmedina@ hotmail.com
Woman’s Improvement Club annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
WHEN 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 5
WHERE Woman’s Improvement Club, 320 Heber Ave., Calexico
INFO There will be Fashion, food and refreshments with the opportunity to win gifts. Proceeds benefit the community.
Grand opening at Metahumans Comics
WHEN 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5
WHERE Metahumans Comics, 1560 Ocotillo Drive, Suite
H., El Centro
INFO Free hot dogs and drinks. Giveaways, raffles and free comic book day with any purchase. Children 12 and under receive a free comic book, no purchase necessary. Autograph signing and showcase with local artists: Dave Garcia (TMNT, The Tick, Panda Khan); Sheyla Valencia (artist/colorist); Luis Ramos (writer); Darren Simon (author); Josef Vargas and Steven Campos (artist/writer) and SixSstarz Skateboards pro skate team, autograph signing with Ruben Najera, Al Garcia, Jose Medina, Chris Sandoval, Brandon Tillman and more. For more information go to www.metahumanscomics.com, Twitter @ metahumanscomic, Instagram@metahumanscomicsand www.facebook.com/metahumanscomics
May 6
Eagle’s breakfast
WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. May 6 (every first Sunday of the month)
WHERE Fraternal Order of Eagles, 661 State St. in 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 towards the Women’s Auxiliary supporting charities: City of Hope, cancer, diabetes, children’s fund, Alzheimer’s and heart.
May 7
Mega Monday Mixer
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 7
WHERE Hidalgo Hall, 410 Cesar Chavez St., Brawley INFO Admission is free. Discover new clients, services, organizations and products by connecting with business and community leaders in the Imperial Valley. For more information contact Brawley Chamber of Commerce at (760) 344-3160 or email at gracie@brawleychamber.com
Mental Health Support Group
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 7
WHERE Holtville Church of the Nazarene, 775 Pine Ave. INFO This is a mental health support group for those who have mental illness and their families. Open up to High School and college students who suffer with mental illness as well. For more information contact Thomas James Rose at (760) 554-4420 or email at thomasjamesrose93@mail.com
PFLAG monthly meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. May 7
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth St. and Olive Ave.), El Centro
INFO The meeting is free. Program will be presented by Area Agency on Aging.
PFLAG stands for parents, family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
May 8
Holtville Woman’s Book Section WHEN 9:30 a.m. May 8
WHERE Holtville Woman’s Clubhouse, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO In honor of Mother’s Day, please bring an inspirational quote to share. Join us at Book Section to discuss your favorite book(s). Friendly members and yummy treats included. Soroptimist meeting WHEN Noon May 8 WHERE Holtville Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
May 10
I.V. Desert Museum Society presents A Wine Tasting/Silent Auction event
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 10
WHERE El Centro Community Center, 375 S. First St. INFO Tickets are $35 per person. You must be 21 and over to attend. Tickets are available at (760) 358-7016 or at the El Centro Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited. For more information call (760) 358-7016.
Bingo at American Legion/Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138
WHEN 6 p.m. May 10, 24, June 7 and 21
WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth and Cedar Ave., Holtville
INFO Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Please support our Veterans and Active Duty Service members, they support you.
May 12
Holtville Car Club fifth annual car show WHEN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12
WHERE Holt Park 101 W. Fifth St., Holtville
INFO Join us for this free family event, there will be food, beverages, music, raffles, entertainment and jumpers for the kids. Registration begins at 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. $20 pre-registration by April 30 or $25 on the day of the show. Pre-registration for motorcycles, bicycles and pedal cars is $15 or $20 on the day of the show. There will be trophies awarded for clubs with the most entries. Proceeds to benefit Holtville High School students. For more information or to register contact Roberto Padilla at 760-562-0670 or Jorge Padilla at (760) 960-6046.