HAPPENING TODAY
2018 Candidates Forum
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
WHERE Imperial Valley College Student Center, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO The purpose of the forum is to educate the public of the some of the issues and the candidates’ position o these issues in order to provide the public with the best possible information with which to make their personal decision in this election process.
Friends of the El Centro Library Mother’s Day book sale
WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave. INFO Selected hardback books are three for $5, and mass market paperbacks are 15 for $1. Children’s books are also available. For more information, call the library at (760) 337-4565.
Area Agency on Aging informational presentation
WHEN 2 p.m.
WHERE Calipatria Unified School District Board Room, 501 W. Main St.
INFO The Area Agency on Aging will be conducting a presentation about services it offers to senior citizens 60 years of age and older. For more information, contact AAA at (442) 265-7033.
Trans-affirming services and schools
WHEN 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE Imperial County Public Health Department Training Room, 935 Broadway, El Centro
INFO The training is free. For more information contact Rosa Diaz at RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com or call (760) 592-4066. Visit our website at https://www.ivlgtcenter.com
Mother’s Day celebration
WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE Calexico Community Center, 707 Dool Ave. INFO Cost is $5 (55 years and older) and $10 (younger than 55) and includes lunch, music and dance. Wear your apron to participate in the apron exhibition. There will be prizes. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (760) 768-2176.
Career symposium hosted by University of Phoenix
WHEN 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE University of Phoenix El Centro Campus, 3095 N. Imperial Ave.
INFO The event is free. Register at https://makeyourmoveec.eventbrite.com or contact Barbara Burt at (858) 650-3875 or email at Barbara.burt@phoenix.edu
Holtville Woman’s Book Section
WHEN 9:30 a.m.
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
WHERE Holtville Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
Baby time
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Bring your babies 0 to 2 years of age for a time to play and socialize with other kids and have quality time with you. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Compulsive Eater’s Anonymous HOW (Honest Open Willing) meets
WHEN 10 a.m.
WHERE 564 Broadway, El Centro
INFO A disciplined and structured approach for anyone wishing to recover compulsive eating. For more information call (442) 226-6621.
Acoustic guitar class
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE El Centro Community Center/Adult Center, 375 S. First St.
INFO Donation is $20 per person. Instructor is Manuel Ruiz. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information call (760) 498-6692 or visit our website at www. ivartcollective.org
Craft Tuesday
WHEN 1 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Kids from Kindergarten to Sixth grade can attend. For more information, contact the library at (760) 7682170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Taco Tuesdays at the American Legion Post 60
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE American Legion Post 60, 509 G St., Brawley INFO Cost is $7.
Transgender support group
WHEN 6 p.m. today (English) and 2 p.m., May 10 (Spanish) WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO This group dedicated to support anyone who identifies as transgender, gender non-conforming or is facing gender-related issues. Open to ages 12 and up. For more information call (760) 592-4066.