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Sept. 24

City of Calexico Library, Arts and Historical Board Agenda special meeting WHEN 5:30 p.m., Sept. 24 WHERE Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers, 608 Heber Ave., Calexico INFO Members are encouraged to attend. PMHD Board of Directors regular meeting WHEN 5 p.m. Sept. 24

WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley INFO Members are encouraged to attend.

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.

Artists invited to exhibit

WHEN 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sept. 24, and from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sept. 25 WHERE Juanita Salazar Lowe Art Gallery, Imperial Valley College, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial

INFO Artwork must be ready to hang or exhibit. All mediums, including photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, wood-working, mixed media, video, graphic design or what-have-you, are welcome. Artists may submit up to four artworks. Artworks must measure less than 48 inches in any direction. “Breaking Ground, A Community Show,” will open with a public reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 4. The show will be on display through Oct. 24. Admission is free. The art gallery has newly expanded hours for fall: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays; 1 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Hegarty, gallery director at (760) 355-6198.

Sept. 26

QuickBook Workshop

WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 WHERE Neighborhood House Hall, 426 E. Fourth St., Calexico

INFO Presenter is Juan Diaz, Micro Business Specialist. This workshop is designed to help you gain knowledge on how to use QuickBooks software and apply it to your business. For more information or register call Juan Diaz at (760) 472-6807 or microbusiness@nhclx.org

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. 27

Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon

WHEN Noon, Oct. 2 (RSVP by Sept. 27) WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86, in Brawley

INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Dr. Adrienne DiCamillo, Doctor of Psychology and Management Consultant from Dove Canon, Calif., speaking on “How to Live a Fairy Tale Life.” Our special feature is Elizabeth Hamby. A preschool nursery is provided; reservations and a sack lunch for children are required. Reservations and cancellations are a must. For reservations or cancellations, call Donna Mills at (760) 344-5993 by Sept. 27.

Pioneers’ Museum lecture series

WHEN 6 p.m., Sept. 28 WHERE Pioneer’s Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial

INFO The cost is $10 for meal and free for lecture. The inaugural speaker for the Pioneers’ Museum lecture series of 201819 is Emily Miranda of Sandy Loam Farm. Her topic will be community-sourced agriculture and her own garden. To make reservations, please the museum before 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at (760) 352-3211.

American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Providers certification WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 27 WHERE Medic First, 653 W. Main St., Suite 101, El Centro

INFO Cost is $50. The BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Handbook is available for purchase. AHA BLS Printed Handbook is $20. AHA BLS Digital Handbook is $15. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (760) 455-3832, or visit our website at www.medicfirstaidcpr.com. Look for us on Facebook https://facebook.com/ MedicFirst

Sept. 28

Coffee with a Cop WHEN 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sept. 28

WHERE City of Imperial Community Center, 200 W. Ninth St.

INFO For more information, call (442) 265-7033, or visit www.aaad24.org

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

WHEN Noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 28 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St.

INFO Cost is $10 and includes dessert. Drive-thru or eat-in. Lunch-time delivery for schools and local businesses. Call (760) 996-2781 to place your order.

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

Infant, child, adult CPR, AED and first aid certification

WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 29 WHERE Medic First, 653 W. Main St., Suite 10, El Centro

INFO Cost is $65 per person. This class is in English and Spanish. Ideal training for school teachers, PE teachers, child-care providers, school-bus drivers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others who want to learn life-saving skills. This comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for Pediatric-Adult Health and OSHA Safety Training. EMSA-approved training programs. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information, call (760) 455-3882, or visit us at our website, www.medicfirstaidcpr.com, or Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/MedicFirst

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 LifeStream parental consent form.

Oct. 3

Holtville Women’s Club WHEN Noon, Oct. 3

WHERE Holtville Women’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St.

INFO Our Guest Speaker will be Patty Enders, lead mammography, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District. Join us to learn more about “Women’s Health and 3-D Mammography.”

WomanHaven 15th annual March Against Domestic Violence

WHEN/WHERE Meeting place will be at the Town Center Park, Seventh and Main St., El Centro at 4:45 p.m. Then we will march to Superior Court House at 5 p.m. on Oct. 3

INFO Wear purple to show support for this cause. Free t-shirts for the first 100 marchers. If you would like to have a resource table, sponsor, participate, or have any questions about our October Domestic Violence Awareness events, please contact Maricela Morales at (760) 353- 6922 or mmorales@womanhaven.org/register.pdf

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

Pretty in Pink! luncheon and fashion show WHEN Noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 6

WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico INFO Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance (reserved table for 10, $250). Keynote speaker: Oreda Chin, Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center. Get your tickets at Camarena Memorial Library and Calexico Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (760) 768-2170.

Facts about sex conference WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 6 WHERE at Central Union High School 1001 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro

INFO Open to teens, students, adults and health professionals. The workshops are free. Topics: history of sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, teen pregnancy and understanding your transgender loved one. Please RSVP by sending an email to RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com or by calling (760) 592-4066 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

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. 9

Trans pride WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 9 WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro. INFO Free and open to the public. This celebration will include a movie, snacks, drinks, music and a time to mingle. For more information, contact Rosa Diaz at (760) 592-4066.

Oct. 10

Worship service and art

WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 10 WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro

INFO We are looking for musicians and artists to showcase their art and to donate art for the third annual Imperial Valley Pride Festival. Musicians are asked to contact Rosa Diaz at (760) 592-4066. Artists are asked to showcase as many pieces as they would like. Application deadline is Sept. 24. Please contact Amanda Driscoll for more information about art at (760) 592-4066.

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. Open to all years and types cars, motorcycles, trucks (hot/street rods, customs, trucks, classics, imports, dubs and low riders). Entry pre-registration $20 (cars and trucks), $15 (motorcycles and bikes). Registration after Sept. 25 is $25. All proceeds to benefit the Trujillo family of Yuma. For more information contact Ralph Vargas at (760) 996-1241 or Alicia Medina at (760) 257-5345 or desertcruiserscciv@gmail.com