HAPPENING TODAY
IVKWVA Chapter 102 meeting/ membership information
WHEN 11:30 a.m.
WHERE El Centro Adult Center, 375 S. First St., El Centro INFO Discussion will include updates and changes to benefits, medical, and other information pertinent to veterans. Open to Armed Forces service veterans. For more information, call N.O. Benavidez at (760) 3523929.
Rutherford Road closed
WHEN All day Oct. 10 and until further notice
WHERE Rutherford Road from Hastain Road to Butters Road INFO Reason for closure is due to damaged road and shoulder due to farm flooding. Use alternate route. For emergency contact, call Department of Public Works County of Imperial at (442) 265-1818.
Heber Road closed
WHEN 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Oct. 11 WHERE Heber Road from Barbara Worth Road to Bowker Road
INFO Reason for closure is due to road repairs. For emergency, contact Imperial County Department of Public Works at (442) 265-1818.
Earthquake preparedness presentation
WHEN 11 a.m.
WHERE Calipatria Unified School District Board Room INFO Come and learn about safety tips: What to do in case of an emergency; why an emergency kit and disaster plan are important; what to do in case of an earthquake; before an earthquake, during the earthquake and after the earthquake. Everyone is welcome. There will be nutritional snacks and door prizes. For more information, contact Maria Nava-Froelilch, CNFRC director-coordinator, at (760) 348-2116.
Teen movies at the library
WHEN 5:30 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Movie title is “Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom.” For more information, call the library at (760) 768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Imperial City Council Candidate Forum
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE Frank Wright Middle School, 885 N. Imperial Ave., Imperial
INFO There will be a formal Candidate Forum with the opportunity for audience question-and-answer period. For more information, contact Susan Paradis at (760) 355-1609 or email at ceo@imperialchamber.org
Storytime
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Open to children 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. They will enjoy listening to stories, songs and fingerplays while acquiring pre-literacy skills. This session includes a craft activity. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Worship service and art
WHEN 6 to 9 p.m.
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.
Friends of the Library super book sale
WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO Hardcover books are four for $6 and pocket books, 15 for $1. For more information, contact the library at (760) 337-4565.
Mental illness peer support group
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., El Centro
INFO Come join us at or new mental illness peer support group. The group is open to anyone who lives with mental illness such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc. For more information, contact Rosa Diaz at (760) 592-4066 or at RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com
Teen basketball open gym
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico INFO Fee is $1 per person and 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.
Sewing DIY Space
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE Seniors Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico INFO The class is free. Professional assistance will be available for your sewing needs. You bring your own material; we will provide the sewing machine and the expert help. Instructor is Maria Curiel. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.
Preschool storytime
WHEN 10:30 a.m. WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Open to children 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children will enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays, 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