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Sept. 11
Star Route 4-H Club meeting WHEN 6 p.m., Sept. 11
WHERE Farm Credit Services Building, 485 Business Parkway, Imperial
INFO The agenda will include the upcoming 4-H barbecue and Star Route 4-H projects. We will also be discussing the poster contest to be held at the barbecue. The program will include installation of officers. For questions, please call Susan Arroyave at (760) 427-6125. Mt. Signal 4-H Club meeting WHEN 7 p.m., Sept. 11 WHERE IV Expo, 200 E. Second St., Imperial
INFO If you are interested in joining us, you are welcome to attend. For more information regarding the 4-H program, stop by at 6 p.m., or contact Kelley Jackson at (760) 455-2667 or at Kelley-jackson@sbcglobal.net
Teen volleyball open gym
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Sept. 11 to Oct. 30 (Tuesdays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $1 per person. Open to 13 to 17 years old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Baby Time WHEN 6 p.m., Sept. 11 and Sept. 25 (second and fourth Tuesdays of the month)
WHERECamarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Enjoy quality time with your baby (newborn to 2 years of age) at the library. Program not open for older children. Register at the front desk. For more information, call the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website https://calexicolibrary.org
Adult volleyball open gym
WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Open to 18 and older. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Sept. 12
IVKWVA Chapter 102 meeting/membership information WHEN 11:30 a.m., Sept. 12
WHERE El Centro Adult Center, 375 S. First St. in El Centro
INFO Discussion will include update and changes on benefits, medical and pertinent information for veterans. Open to Armed Forces service veterans. For more information, call N.O. Benavidez at (760) 352-3929.
Preschool storytime
WHEN 10:30 a.m., Sept. 12 to Oct. 17 (Wednesdays)
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Open to children 3 to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs and finger plays, crafts and socialization. Preschool storytime helps your child learn important pre-literacy skills needed for kindergarten. Storytime alternates weekly between English and Spanish. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website at http:// calexicolibrary.org
Teen basketball open gym
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Sept. 12 (Wednesdays), and 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sept. 16 (Sundays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $1 per person. Open to boys and girls from 13 to 17 years old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Sept. 13
LifeStream blood drive
WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 13 WHERE Imperial Valley College, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Donors will receive a 9/11 remembrance t-shirt. Donors also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life donor loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Donors younger than 18 must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org
Magnolia 4-H Club meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 13 WHERE Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 420 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
INFO For more information, contact, Kari Smelser at magnolia4h.brawley@ gmail, (760) 427-6820, or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Dodgeball
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 (Thursdays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $1 per person. Open to 7 to 12 years old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Wheelchair basketball open gym
WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 (Thursdays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Open to 18 and older. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Women’s basketball open gym WHEN 8 to 10 p.m., Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 (Thursdays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Open to 18 and older. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Adult basketball open gym WHEN 8 to 10 p.m., Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Open to 30 and older. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Bingo
WHEN 6 p.m., Sept. 13 and 27
WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth and Cedar Ave., Holtville
INFO Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Public is welcome to attend. Please join us and support our veterans and active duty service members.
Sept. 14
Power Up women’s business empowerment event WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 14 WHERE Ricochet Rec Center, 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO This exciting ladies-only event serves to connect, inspire and empower business women of Imperial Valley and beyond. It is aimed at established professional, entrepreneurs, young women who are new to the professional world and everyone in between. There will be TED Talk-style speeches, empowerment and team-building activities, networking, prizes, surprises and more. Lunch is provided. Tickets are $50 and are available online only at www.youpowerup.com. For more information, visit the Power Up Imperial Valley Facebook page, or call (760) 354-2064.
Karaoke-Bohemia Night WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 14 WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Admission is free and for adults only. Come and join us for an evening to relax, sing and dance. For more information, call (760) 768-2176.
Sept. 15
Coffee Night
WHEN 6 p.m., Sept. 15 (every third Saturday of the month)
WHERE Connection Café, 450 S. Waterman Ave. (enter through the east gate), El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Sam Rice at connectioncafe@fccec.net or (760) 693-6730.
Sept. 16
Desert Jammers old-time acoustic jam session
WHEN 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 16 WHERE Quad area, west of the El Centro Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. INFO All acoustic instruments players are invited to attend. Audience is also welcome. The event is free. For more information, call Pete Preece at (760) 3531041 or Nan Rebik at (760) 353-2604.
Adult basketball open gym WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 (Sundays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Open to 18 and older. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Sept. 17
Blood drive WHEN Noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 17
WHERE Pioneers Memorial Hospital, 207 W. Legion Road (Women’s Center parking lot), Brawley
INFO Donors must meet the following eligibility requirements: 17 and older, 114 pounds and in good health. It is recommended that donors consume an adequate meal and plenty of fluids prior to giving. A photo identification must be presented upon signing up to donate. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment for their convenience, but walk-ins are also welcome. To schedule an appointment, please call (800) 4697322) or visit www.SanDiegoBloodBank. org
Aerobics classes
WHEN 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 (Monday and Thursday) WHERE Senior Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $25 per month. Open to 16 and older. Instructor is Claudia Zamano. For more information, contact the City of Calexico Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Youth basketball open gym
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Sept. 17 (Mondays), and from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sept. 22 (Saturdays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $1 per person. Open to boys and girls from 7 to 12 years old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Adult volleyball open gym WHEN 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 17 to Oct. 29 (Mondays)
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $2 per person. Open to 18 and older. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Sept. 18
Yom Kippur
WHEN 7:30 p.m., Sept.18, continuing at 10 a.m., Sept. 19
WHERE Congregation Beth Jacob, 530 Adams Ave., El Centro
INFO Yom Kippur is a day of repentance and fasting. Services will begin Tuesday and resume though much of Wednesday, with a break in the afternoon. There will be a communal break the fast in the synagogue following the end of the services. For more information, contact Cynthia Harvie at (760) 344-3436 or (760) 9962445, or Susan Massey at (760) 5543300. Burning Bush Comedy Night WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 18
WHERE Hulsienda Building, IV Expo, Imperial
INFO Comedian Nazareth will be returning to entertain us. Cost is $25 per person. For table of eight ($180), call Jim Rhodes at (760) 604-6310. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com or from any BBiUganda board member. Tickets can also be purchased at First Christian Church in El Centro, 450 S. Waterman Ave.
Sept. 20
Crochet Club
WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20 to Oct. 25 (Thursdays)
WHERE Seniors Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO If you enjoy crocheting or you would like to learn, then this is a club for you. Learn to make blankets, scarves, hats and shawls. Experts and beginners welcome. Free to persons 55 and older (Calexico residents only). If you are 54 or younger, cost is $5 per class. For more information, call (760) 768-2176.
4-H Livestock Leaders meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 20 WHERE Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway, El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu or (442) 265-7700.
Sept. 21
Family Hui WHEN 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 21 to Dec. 14 (Fridays, 12 sessions, English/Spanish) WHERE Fremont Primary School, Room #22, 401 W. Main St., Calipatria
INFO The program is designed for families with children from newborn to 5 years. For more information, contact Maria Nava-Froelich, director-coordinator, at (760) 348-2116.
Sept. 22
4-H officers training and installations WHEN 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 22 WHERE Church of Latter-Day Saints, 1280 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu or (442) 265-7700.
Sept. 24
CalRTA to meet
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept.214 WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lunch will be provided. Donations accepted. Program: John Ward, Border Patrol community representative.
Sept. 28
National 4-H Week poster contest WHEN 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 28 WHERE 1050 Holton Road, Holtville INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu or (442) 265-7700.