CALENDAR
Today
I.C. Citrus Pest Control District #1 Meeting WHEN 11 a.m.
WHERE Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s office, 852 Broadway, El Centro.
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 12
Compulsive Eater’s Anonymous
WHEN 10 a.m. June 12 and June 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
WHERE 564 Broadway, El Centro
INFO A disciplined and structured approach for anyone wishing to lose weight. For information call (442) 226-6621.
Calexico Lions Club meeting WHEN 6:30 p.m. June 12 and June 26 (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, club president, at (760) 234-3111 or email at IVlions@aol. com
June 13
Summer family night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 13 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Join us for arts and crafts, games, raffles, stories, a free book and lots of fun. On-site registration (day of event) from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. only (for those not registered for the summer program). For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170 or http://calexicolibrary.org IVKWVA Chapter 102 meeting/ membership information WHEN 11:30 a.m., June 13
WHERE El Centro Adult Center, 375 S. First St., El Centro
INFO Discussion will include updates and changes in benefits, Medi-Cal and other information pertinent to veterans. Open to armed forces service veterans. For more information, call N.O. Benavidez at (760) 352-3929. Business taxes workshop WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., June 13 WHERE Calexico Neighborhood House Hall, 426 E. Fourth St.
INFO Space is limited. For more information, contact Juan Diaz, micro business specialist, (760) 472-6807 or juan@nhclx.org
June 14
Preschool fitness
WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., June 14 to Aug. 2 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave. in Calexico
INFO Preschool Fitness is an activity for children 3 to 5 and their parents/caregivers to learn to enjoy music and movement. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
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., 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 16 Woman’s Improvement Club June Luau WHEN Noon June 16
WHERE Woman’s Improvement Club,
320 Heber Ave., Calexico
INFO Cost is $10 per person. Please call Maria Lara at (760) 970-9367 to confirm your attendance.
June 18
Toddler time
WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., June 18 to Aug. 1 (Mondays and Wednesdays) WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Open to children from 1 to 4 years old. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170 or at https:// calexicolibrary.org
Crafts
WHEN 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., June 18 to July 30 (Mondays)
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) 768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
June 19
Desert Quilters of I.V. Guild WHEN 7 p.m., June 19
WHERE the Brawley Lions Center/Teen Center, 225 A St.
INFO If you are a quilter or have questions about quilting, we hope you join us. For more information, contact Carol Sassie at bccsassie@sbcglobal.net or at (760) 344-7267.
Evening preschool storytime WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 19 to July 31 (Tuesdays)
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Open to children 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. They will enjoy listening to stories, songs and fingerplays while acquiring pre-literacy skills. This session includes a craft activity. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
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) 592-4066.
June 27
Baby time WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 27 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