CALENDAR

Sept. 17

Laureate Iota Omicron meeting WHEN 7 p.m., Sept. 17 WHERE Lyla Corfman home, El Centro.

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 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) 469-7322, or visit www. SanDiegoBloodBank.org

Aerobics classes WHEN 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Sept. 17 and 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

McCabe 4-H Club meeting WHEN 7 p.m., Sept. 18 WHERE Corfman School, multipurpose room, 701 W. McCabe Road, El Centro. INFO New and returning members can enroll online at https://ca.4honline.com

I.C. Citrus Pest Control District #1 meeting WHEN 3 p.m., Sept. 18 WHERE Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s office, 852 Broadway, El Centro.

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. 19

PMHD supplemental meeting of the Board of Directors WHEN 3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 WHERE Denny’s Restaurant, 110 W. Cole Road, Calexico INFO Members are encouraged to attend.

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.

Family Treasure Night WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 20 WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro INFO Join us for fun with crafts, games, refreshments and live music with Mariachi Aurora from Calexico. For more information regarding this event, please call the El Centro Public Library at (760) 337-4565.

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.

Free movie night WHEN 7 p.m. Sept. 21 WHERE Tito Huerta Park, 1165 Palm Ave., Heber INFO Feature movie will be “Show Dogs.” Snack bar will be open. There will also be a Polynesian Dance group performing. Proceeds will go to the Sheriff Athletic League. For more information, contact Heber Public Utility District at heber@heber.ca.gov, or call (760) 482-2240.

Comedian Martin Moreno show WHEN 8 p.m., Sept. 21 WHERE Ricochet, 450 W. Aten Road (Silver Eagle Room), Imperial INFO Tickets are $25 per person. Also appearing: Hooter Moreno, Michael Blackstock and Jesse Enriquez. Hosted by Gil Rebollar. Tickets can be purchased online at squareup.com/store/vwe Boost Mobile El Centro (next to Starbucks). For more information, call (760) 540-4924.

Sept. 22

Plank Park ribbon cutting WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Sept. 22 WHERE Plank Park, northwest corner of Plank Road and Wensley Ave., El Centro. INFO There will be music, light refreshments and children’s activities. Ribbon cutting is at 9:15 a.m.

Pet Adoption/4-H Kick-Off WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 22 WHERE Tractor Supply Co., 1850 Bradshaw Drive, El Centro INFO Featuring the Humane Society, Dee’s Rescue and Magnolia 4-H Club. Also on site will be representation for Reach Air Medical AMCN, Nilson’s Ballistic Art, Nanita’s Kitchen, Heart and Hope Creations, Rolling Cones and more. Feel free to bring your pet. Leashed pets are always welcome at Tractor Supply.

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.24 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. 26

Annual IVHRA seminar WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 26 WHERE Farm Credit Services, 485 Business Parkway, Imperial INFO Cost is $15. For more information, contact Jorge Reyes at ivhrainfo@gmail.com or at (760) 925-7042.

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.

Sept. 29

Calexico Rotary Club talent show auditions WHEN Sept. 29 WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico INFO Auditions are open to dancers, comedy acts, singers, musicians (kids, teens and adults). The talent show will be on Oct. 20. For more information, call (760) 879-6752.

Oct. 2

Blead Pink blood drive WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 2 WHERE El Centro Outpatient Clinic, 385 W. Main St. (in the bloodmobile), El Centro INFO Please be sure to drink plenty of fluids and bring photo identification with proof of age. Donors younger than 18 must bring a signed Life Stream parental consent form.

Oct. 4

4-H Leaders Council meeting WHEN 6 p.m., Oct. 4 WHERE Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway, El Centro INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu, or call (442) 265-7700.

Oct. 6

Adult Prom Party fundraiser WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 6 WHERE Stockmen’s Club, 275 S. Marjorie Ave., Brawley INFO Brawley Union High School cheer fundraiser is for adults 21 and older, and includes dinner, dancing and a photo booth. Tickets are $60 per person. Donations are welcome, with the highest donors being crowned king and queen of prom. For tickets, email BUHSwildcatscheer@gmail.com, or call Megan Griggs at (610) 937-2398.

4-H National Youth Science Day WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 6 WHERE Sunbeam Lake Park, 1750 Drew Road, Seeley INFO This event is free and open to the whole family as we learn about computer science through hands-on fun. This year’s challenge is “Code Your World,” so come code with us. For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu, or call at (442) 265-7700.

4-H bike ride WHEN 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 6 WHERE Ride from McCabe Elementary School, El Centro, to Sunbeam Lake, Seeley INFO Pool party and great food to follow our ride. For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu, or call (442) 265-7700.

Oct. 7

Fall barbecue and raffle WHEN 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 7 WHERE St. Joseph Parish Hall, Sixth St. and Chestnut, Holtville INFO Dinner tickets are $10, take-out will be available. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact the church office at (760) 356-2147.

Oct. 11

Micro Business Expo WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11 WHERE Calexico Neighborhood House, 426 Fourth St., Calexico INFO Great opportunity for community persons to taste local-made food goods and buy at wholesale prices. More than 10 cottage food vendors will be available with food goods ranging from cookies, cakes, fruit tamales and other varieties of cottage food. For more information, contact Denise Velasquez, program director at (760) 618-1440.

Red Shoe Day Imperial Valley WHEN 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Oct. 11 WHERE All over the Imperial Valley INFO On Red Shoe Day, more than 600 volunteers will line the streets across the Imperial Valley and will encourage commuters to make a donation in support of all Imperial Valley families who turn to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego while their child is being treated at a San Diego hospital.

Oct. 12

Mariposa Award Fundraiser Gala WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 12 WHERE IV Expo, Plaza de las Culturas building, Imperial INFO WHASUPWU Comedy presents comedian Frank Lucero. Tickets are $50 each or $450 for a table of eight. Reception with no host bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, raffles, awards, entertainment and live comedy show. For tickets, call Monica Ketchum at (760) 791-7171 or monicadk69@gmail.com

Car & Bike Show WHEN 6 p.m., Oct. 12, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 13 WHERE Oct. 12: Howard Johnsons, 3181 S. Fourth Ave., Yuma. Oct. 13 at the Sears parking lot in Yuma INFO A party will be held at Howard Johnsons on Oct. 12 to benefit the Trujillo family. The car show will follow on Oct. 13. For more information, contact Ralph Vargas at (760) 996-1241 or Alicia Medina at (760) 257-5345 or desertcruiserscciv@gmail.com

Oct. 13

I.V. Desert Museum Beer Tasting WHEN 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 13 WHERE Brock Asparagus Farm, 1399 Forrester Road, El Centro INFO Pre-pay general admission is $35; general admission $40; VIP early access $45 and designated driver $20. Must be 21 or older to attend. Featuring local microbrewery Deschutes Brewery, Pentagonal Brewing Company and Humble Farmer Brewing-Imperial. With food trucks, DJ and lawn games. For more information, go to https://www. eventbrite.com/e/a-toast-to-the-valleyivdm-2nd-annual-beer-tasting-tickets49199453891?aff=efbeventtix

Oct. 18

4-H Livestock Leaders’ meeting WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18 WHERE at Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway, El Centro INFO For more information contact, Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu, or call (442) 265-7700.