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June 4
Laureate Iota Omicron meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m. June 4
WHERE Cynda Henry home in El Centro.
INFO Members are reminded to bring finger foods and secret sister gifts for revealing. Secret sisters for the next year will be drawn. For more information, contact Donna Yarnell at (760) 352-7466.
PFLAG monthly meeting WHEN 6 p.m., June 4
WHERE Johnny Carino’s Restaurant, 3203 S. Dogwood 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
Navy League monthly meeting WHEN 6:30 p.m., June 5
WHERE NAF Mirage Naval Base, El Centro
INFO “Doing More Together.” One of the tenets of the Navy League’s mission is to educate the American public about the importance of national defense in support of our well-being and economic prosperity. In keeping with this, we are pleased to welcome Gloria Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, U.S. Border Patrol, El Centro Sector as our June speaker.
Grief support group
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 6
LifeStream Blood Drive at ECRMC-Outpatient Center WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 6 WHERE El Centro Regional Medical Center — Outpatient Center, 385 W. Main St.
INFO Donors receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Donors who give the code MHCDE at registration are eligible to win a sweepstakes drawing for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate. Everyone under 18 years of age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. For more information, call (800) 879-4484, ext. 458.
June 7
Free Citizenship classes
WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., June 7 and 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.
Calexico Lions Club meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m., June 7 to June 21 (second and fourth Thursday of each month)
WHERE Holiday Inn express, 2501 Scaroni Road (next to Applebee’s Restaurant), Calexico INFO For more information contact Terri Gonzalez, president of the club, at (760) 234-3111 or email at IVlions@aol.com 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 WWHERE 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.
Family Fun Dinner & Show WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
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
June
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 22
Meet the Julian Artists
WHEN 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 22 WHERE Julian Arts Guild Art Gallery, 2608 B St.(in the KO Corral), Julian
INFO Meet and see the work of our wonderful backcountry artists and enjoy refreshments. Regular hours is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday to Sunday and holidays.
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) 592-4066.