HAPPENING TODAY
ECRMC Grand Opening & Resource Fair
WHEN 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE ECRMC Community Education Center (inside the Imperial Valley Mall across from the play area)
INFO There will be ra e, music and giveaways.
Pretty in Pink! luncheon and fashion show
WHEN Noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 He ernan 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.
Blessing of the animals
WHEN/WHERE 10 a.m. today at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church courtyard (corner of Fifth Street and Orange Avenue), El Centro; and at 11 a.m. Oct. 7 at All Saints Episcopal Church (corner of Third and H streets), Brawley
INFO All are welcome to come and bring (well-behaved) pets to receive a blessing. For more information, contact Fr. Paul Gambling, Clergy (928) 287-0758.
Facts about sex conference
WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 to 11 p.m.
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.
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.
WHERE Ride from McCabe 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.
English Speaking Al-Anon family group meeting
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro
INFO For more information contact, Elena at (760) 791-3284.
Basketball clinic second session
WHEN 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. today and Oct. 7
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $20 per session. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and sta . For more information call (760) 768-2176.
Al-Anon meeting in Spanish at E.C.
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE Posada del Sol, 1400 N. Imperial Ave., Apt. 141, El Centro
INFO The meeting will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information call (757) 5631600 or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org