CALENDAR
May 28
2018 Memorial Day Ceremony WHEN 8:30 a.m., May 28
WHERE Holt Park, 121 W. Fifth St., Holtville INFO The Master of Ceremonies will be Post Adjutant Andrew J. Lowenthal. The ceremony will include singing of the National Anthem by Shelbee Rolfe, a Meadows Union School student, the Invocation and Benediction by Legionnaire and Calvary Chapel Pastor Pete Mallinger, U.S. Armed Forces Medley with flag presentation by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 4500. For more information, contact the City of Holtville at (760) 356-2912.
May 29
I.V. Flipz 2018-19 team tryouts, evaluations
WHEN Level 1: 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. (rolls, cartwheels, front and back walkovers); Level 2: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (standing backhand spring, round-off backhand spring, back walkover backhand spring) and Level 3-4: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (standing 3 back handsprings, standing tucks, round-off handsprings, tucks and layouts), May 29 and May 30 WHERE I.V. Flipz, 258 E. Main St., El
Centro
INFO Ages 3 to 18, no experience necessary. All will be placed on a team. Evaluations can be set up throughout the summer months for those that can’t make it. All USASF-certified coaching staff. For more information, contact us at (760) 445-9846, Spanish (760) 595-1064.
May 30
I.V. Volkswagen groundbreaking ceremony
WHEN 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., May 30 WHERE Imperial Valley Volkswagen, 2381 Highway 86, Imperial
INFO For more information, contact Susan Paradis at ceo@imperialchamber.org or (760) 355-1609. Woman’s Club of Holtville speech contest WHEN 1:30 a.m., May 30 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.
INFO You’re invited to attend.
May 31
Caring for the Caregiver Spanish conference
WHEN 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 31 WHERE Crest Event Center, 721 W. Main St., El Centro
INFO Join us for a free Spanish conference, designed for people caring for individuals with dementia. Registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. For reservations, call (858) 268-4432 or (800) 827-1008. For more information, go to www.scrc.care
June 1
Ska First Fridays WHEN 8 p.m., June 1
WHERE Paddy’s at the Rock, 132 S. Plaza St., Brawley
INFO This event is free. Enjoy some twotone tunes while you dance to Kandestino, EPIC 18 and Krooktone Classics. All artists are welcome. All ages are also welcome. For more information, contact Thomas Ochoa at epic 18evnts@gmail. com or visit our website at http://epicxviii.com
Imperial Chamber of Commerce presents Evening in White annual dinner
WHEN 6 p.m., June 1
WHERE Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 W. Evan Hewes Highway, El Centro INFO For cost and more information, contact Imperial Chamber of Commerce website http://imperialchamber.org
June 2
High school sports screening
WHEN June 2
WHERE Imperial High School gym, 517 W. Barioni Blvd., Imperial
INFO Several health care providers will provide high school sports screenings to all Imperial Valley high school student-athletes who will participate in sports in the 2018-19 school year. Screenings will include an ECG for all high school students. It will be offered at a low cost ($15, cash only), and a majority of the money collected will go back to the schools. The screenings are endorsed by all high school athletic directors. Ask your athletic director for more information, or contact Clara Padron-Spence MD at cpspencemd@gmail.com
June 3
Eagles breakfast WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., June 3
WHERE Fraternal Order of Eagles, 661 State St., El Centro
INFO Cost not to exceed $7 and includes eggs, potatoes, homemade biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee and 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-supported charities: City of Hope, cancer, diabetes, children’s fund, Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
June 4
PFLAG monthly meeting WHEN 6 p.m., June 4
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.
June 5
Grief support group sponsored by Aria Hospice
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 5 WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (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.
June 7
Bingo at American Legion/Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138
WHEN 6 p.m., June 7 and 21 WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth and Cedar avenues, 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.
June 11
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 11 WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Music provided by the Jugless Jug Band.
June 14
2018 Branding Iron Gala
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 14 WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Tickets are $75 per person. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments under the leadership of President Theresa Robertson and welcome our incoming president, Ralph Fernandez. The evening includes dinner, silent auction, special awards & recognition and the presentation of the Branding Iron Award. For sponsorship opportunities and Branding Iron Award nomination forms, please call the Chamber at (760) 344-3160, or visit www. brawleychamber.com. RSVP by May 24. Family Fun Dinner & Show WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., June 14 WHERE Maranatha Steakhouse, 612 S. J St., Imperial
INFO Tickets are only $15, and dinner includes grilled chicken, baked potato, salad and fresh bread. BBiUganda will present progress report on projects in Uganda. We’ll also have an auction/drawing table of beautiful handmade items from Uganda. Attendance is limited to 60. So, don’t wait to purchase your tickets at the door; there may not be any available. Proceeds benefit BBiUganda’s Goats 4 Orphans project in northeast Uganda. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Jim Rhodes at jim11rhodes@ hotmail.com or (760) 604-6310.
June 21
Laureate Iota Omicron meeting WHEN 6:30 p.m., June 21
WHERE Marino’s Italian Bistro Restaurant, 1147 Yourman Road, Suite 200, Heber
INFO For more information, contact Donna Yarnell at (760) 352-7466. 112th annual dinner meeting & silent auction WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 21 WHERE at Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 W. Evan Hewes Hwy, El Centro INFO Tickets are $65 per person. Evening includes dinner, silent auction, special awards and recognition and the presentation of the William G. Duflock “Business Excellence” Award, Citizen of the Year and Ambassador of the Year awards. This event is the official ceremony of the “Presidential Passing of the Gavel.” Join us as we celebrate the success of the 2017-18 year under the leadership of President Jeff Sturdevant and welcome incoming President Terri Rogers. For more information, contact Anthony Moreno, director of members and programs, at (760) 352-3681 or Anthony@elcentrochamber.com
June 25
Youth summer program
WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 25 to July 19 (academy will meet Mondays to Thursdays),
WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Suite D, El Centro
INFO The camp is open for youth 12 to 17 years of age. Free uniforms will be provided. Space is limited. To sign up, email rosadiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com. Supervised by Veteran Rafael Perez; Veteran Ambrose Ramirez; Veteran Sebastian Limon and Veteran Loni Guerrero. Kids will learn leadership skills, team building, self-esteem, confidence, anti-bullying/cyber bullying, respect, healthy habits, college preparation, community involvement and much more. If you are a veteran and would like to help with this summer program, please contact Rosa Diaz at (760) 5924066.