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Free orchestra strings classes

WHEN 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. WHERE Imperial Valley College, Music Department, Room 305, E. Aten Road, Imperial

INFO Instruments to be played are violin, viola, cello and stringed bass. Everyone is welcome, all skill levels, from absolute beginner, intermediate, advance and “used to play a long time ago, but stopped.” The lessons will run the entire academic year (2018-19), excluding holidays and college vacation times. Preferred age group is adults and teenagers. For more information, contact Hope Alysia Davis at hopealda@gmail.com or (760) 693-8068.

Friday night dinner

WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE American Legion Boyce Aten Post 25, 569 Broadway Ave., El Centro

INFO The public is invited to attend and dine in or take out seasoned, barbecue-grilled steak that’s cooked to order. Dinner includes baked potato, mixed vegetables, dinner roll and a salad. Cost is only $12.

Drug abuse education and prevention

WHEN 3:30 p.m.

WHERE I.V. LBGT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro

INFO An addiction disorder program designed for youth (ages 12-20) and parents to help them understand the physical and psychological effects of addiction and to learn about some of the most common street drugs and prescription drugs used by youth and young adults, such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, heroin, Xanax. Facilitator is Gerardo Aguilar, Certified Addiction Disorder Studies. For more information call (760) 592-4066.