CALENDAR
Aug. 14 Dogwood Road closed
WHEN All day, Aug. 14 to Sept. 14
WHERE From Villa Road to Commercial Avenue, El Centro
INFO Closure is due to installation of gas pipeline. Detour route will be posted. For emergency, contact Adam Kallio of Southern California Gas Co. at (213) 5033593.
Aug. 16 Summer Bash mixer
WHEN 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 16
WHERE Ryerson Hall, 225 Wake Ave., El Centro
INFO This annual event provides an opportunity for Chamber members who do not have the adequate space to host a mixer the opportunity to exhibit their business and display their products and/ or services. Festivities include business card and prize drawings, appetizers, refreshments, booth exhibits, networking and much more. For more information, on vendor spaces contact the Chamber at (760) 352-3681.
Aug. 17 Planetary stargazing
WHEN 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 17
WHERE Imperial Valley Desert Museum, 11 Frontage Road, Ocotillo
INFO The event is free. Hosted by Mike Rood. Bring your own chairs and own binoculars. For more information, call (760) 358-7016.
Summer Splash Water Slice & Movie Night
WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 17 WHERE Tito Huerta Park, 1165 Palm Ave., Heber
INFO Water slides will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Delicious popsicles will be served from 5:30 p.m. until they are gone. Movie title: “Surf’s Up.” Snack bar will be open from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Don’t forget your lawn chairs, towels and bug spray. No pets please. For more information, contact Heber Public Utility District at (760) 482-2240, or email at heber@ heber.ca.gov
Aug. 18 Traditional crafts day: pendant weaving
WHEN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 18
WHERE Imperial Valley Desert Museum, 11 Frontage Road, Ocotillo
INFO This event is free. Join Education Coordinator Marcie Landeros and learn how to make a pine-needle pendant. If you would like to take the pendant home, we ask you to consider making a $5 donation in support of our education program. For more information, call the museum at (760) 358-7016.
Aug. 22 Increase Your Business sales workshop
WHEN 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22
WHERE El Centro Chamber of Commerce, 1095 S. Fourth St.
INFO Donation is $5. Presenter will be Juan Diaz, Micro Business Specialist. For more information and to register, call (760) 472-6807. Space is limited.
Hunter safety course
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 22
WHERE Decker/Kelly Community Learning Center, 206 D. St., Brawley
INFO Register for this course online at www.wildlife.ca.gov. Must obtain a California Get Outdoors ID (GO ID) before you register. Instructions are on the website. Bring the student consent form along with $5 for materials to the first class. Attendance at all five classes is mandatory. For more information, call (760) 344-8300.
Aug. 23 4-H Leaders’ Council meeting
WHEN 6 p.m., Aug. 23
WHERE Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway, El Centro
INFO Meet this year’s county ambassadors and discuss 4-H Kickoff. For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at (442) 265-7700 or email at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu
Aug. 24 Paint & Wine
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 24
WHERE Hidalgo Hall, 410 S. Cesar Chavez St., Brawley
INFO Tickets are $35 per person and include appetizers, painting supplies and glass of wine.
For more information or reservations, contact Alisa at alisa@ivcsc.org or visit www.ivcsc.org. Tickets can also be purchased online.
Aug. 25 Book signing and workshop
WHEN 9 a.m., Aug. 25
WHERE 610 Broadway Ave., El Centro
INFO Join us as Teresa gives her testimony, shares her inspiration for writing the book and renders original songs of worship.
4-H Kickoff
WHEN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 25
WHERE Imperial Valley Mall, 3451 S. Dogwood Road, El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at (442) 265-7700 or email at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu
Pool splash party
WHEN 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 25
WHERE Lions Center Pool, 225 A St., Brawley
INFO Free public event. Please join us. There will be also free hot dogs, shaved ice and games. For more information, contact Det. Daniel Schleyer at (760) 344-2111, or email at dschleyer@brawley-ca.gov
Aug. 29 Production steer mandatory meeting
WHEN 6 to 7 p.m., Aug. 29
WHERE Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta, 200 E. Second St., Imperial
INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at (422) 265-7700, or email at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu
Aug. 30 HIV in the black community training
WHEN 6 p.m. Aug. 30
WHERE Club Lohoo, 1111 Yourman Road, Heber
INFO Dinner is on us. Must RSVP at Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Suite D, El Centro. Call at (760) 592-4066 or email at RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com