calendar
Oct. 22
PMHD regular meeting of the Board of Directors WHEN 5 p.m., Oct. 22 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., Oct. 22 WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Lunch will be provided; donations accepted. Program: Scott Dudley from Behavioral Health.
IVC String Orchestra free concert
WHEN 6 p.m., Oct. 22
WHERE Imperial Valley College (cafeteria area), 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO Open to the whole family. The concert will feature wonderful string orchestra repertoire. For more information, contact Hope Davis at hope.davis@imperial.edu or (760) 355-6287.
Let’s R.E.A.D. adult book club
WHEN 6:15 p.m., Oct. 22 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO You must 18 years old and older. Bring a dish to share with the group. For more information, call the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Oct. 23
Every Day Counts presentation: Positive School Attendance Strategies — Good Attendance
WHEN/WHERE 1:30 p.m. CUSD Board Room, Calipatria, and 3:15 p.m. at Grace Smith School cafeteria, Niland, Oct. 23 INFO Presented by Dorene A. Johnson, senior director of leading and learning, Imperial County Office of Education. There will be nutritional snacks and door prizes. For more information, contact Maria Nava-Froelilch, CNFRC director-coordinator, at (760) 348-2116.
Oct. 24
Candidate Forum for McCabe School Board election
WHEN 6 p.m., Oct. 24
WHERE Corfman School multipurpose room, 701 W. McCabe Road, El Centro. INFO Admission is free. The public is invited to meet the candidates, who will be present to answer questions.
Imperial Transfer Station/Calexico Solid Waste Site closed
WHEN All day, Oct. 24
WHERE Imperial Transfer Station and Calexico Solid Waste Site
INFO Reason for closure is due to employee Health Fair. Site operations will resume as follows: Imperial Transfer Station: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Calexico Solid Waste Site: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. All other county solid waste sites remain unaffected by this notification. For a list of sites and operating schedule, please refer to the county’s website at http://www.co.imperial.ca.us/publicwork/index.asp?fileinc=solidland
Halloween Family Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO On-site registration from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. only (same day) or pre-register from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22 at https:// calexicolibrary.org. Enjoy an evening full of arts and crafts, games, stories, snacks, a free book and lots of fun. You may wear your costume. Program is open to kids 0 to 12 years old.
Oct. 25
Veterans Job Club to meet WHEN 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 25
WHERE America’s Job Center, 1550 W. Main St., El Centro
INFO The Employment Development Department and the Veterans’ Services Team invite you to attend a presentation on “Local Veteran Healthcare Options.” The presentation will be by Jonathan Balint RN manager, Imperial Valley VA Clinic. For additional information, please call Carleton Bradley at (760) 339-2746.
Bingo
WHEN 6 p.m., Oct. 25 and Nov. 8
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. The public is welcome to attend. Please join us and support our veterans and active-duty service members.
Teen Paint Night
WHEN5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 25 WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Ave., Calexico INFO Pre-registration is required. Instructor is Eduardo Kintero. Class will consist of creating a piece of art by following step-by-step instructions. Acrylic paints, brushes and canvas will be provided. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, including cost, call (760) 768-2170.
59th annual Fall Festival of Palate and Palette — craft beer and wine tasting
WHEN 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 25 WHERE Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, Fifth Street and Orange Avenue, El Centro
INFO Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets will be for sale at the door. There will be craft beers, wine tasting, cheese and pates, art show and non-alcoholic punch. Kevin Kelley and his orchestra will provide the music. You can purchase tickets in advance by contacting Elise Heald at (760) 352-0110, Frances Rice (760) 357-2442 or Mary Ann Hildebrandt (760) 473-1985.
Oct. 26
Pioneers’ Museum lecture series WHEN 6 p.m., Oct. 26 (deadline is Oct. 25) WHERE Pioneer’s Museum, (Rose School House), 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial INFO The cost for the full evening is $10. The public may come to the lecture without cost. “Imperial Valley Alive” publishers will be the guest speakers. Co-presenters Bill Gay, Sue Giller and Peggy Dale will share the philosophy behind it and all that goes into making and assembling their regional magazine.
8th annual Trunk or Treat
WHEN 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 26 WHERE Farmer Boys Restaurant parking lot, El Centro
INFO Kids are recommended to get in early to get as much candy as they can. To register your car is $10. Pre-registration deadline is Oct. 19. Space limited to 90 cars. For more information, contact Desert Cruisers Car Club at desertcruiserscciv@gmail.com
Oct. 27
Fall gospel concert WHEN Oct. 27
WHERE First Baptist Church, 724 W. Orange Ave., El Centro
INFO Donation is $10. Featuring San Diego recording group Men for Christ. Sponsored by Imperial Valley Yuma Area Ministerial Alliance. Proceeds to benefit the IVYMA Scholarship Fund. For time and tickets information, contact Pastor Michael Minnix at (760) 234-1562.
Mulberry Elementary Halloween Carnival WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 27 WHERE Mulberry Elementary School, 1391 E. Rutherford Road, Brawley
INFO Come enjoy a night of costume fun, hay rides, bingo, carnival games and prizes with the entire family. For more information, contact LaShana Young at mccmustangs@gmail.com or (760) 3448600.
Down Syndrome Association of I.V. 15th annual Buddy Walk WHEN 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 27 (Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., walk starts at 9:15 a.m.)
WHERE Bucklin Park, El Centro
INFO Individuals with Down Syndrome and other individuals with disabilities will participate in this community-supported event, which includes a walk, education and resource fair entertainment and socialization in the park. For more information, contact dsaiv2018@gmail.com
21st annual Poker Run
WHEN 8 a.m., Oct. 27
WHERE Blue Knights Club House, 1615 Scott Ave. (next to Fat Daddy’s Cycle Shop), El Centro.
INFO Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the first riders leaving at 10 a.m. All bikers are welcome.
Heber Fall Fiesta WHEN 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 27 WHERE Tito Huerta Park, 1165 Pal Ave., Heber
INFO There will be free carnival games for the kids, a parade, kid’s talent show, dog costume contest, great food and a beer garden. This year the Heber Public Utility District’s Fall Fiesta will celebrate “Day of the Dead.” The annual 5K run will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the fiesta and live music from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Heber PUD parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and circles around Tito Huerta Park. For more information and entry forms, visit HeberFallFiesta.com
I.C. Historical Society Annual Dinner-Drawing Fundraiser
WHEN Reception, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m., and drawing, 7 p.m., Oct. 27 WHERE Pioneers Museum, 373 E. Aten Road (across from IVC), Imperial
INFO Tickets are $20 (dinner only) and includes steak dinner with all the fixin’s. Drawing tickets $200 (includes two dinners). For ticket information, call (760) 562-1591 or rfmenvielle@gmail.com
Brawley Friends of the Library book sale WHEN 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 27
WHERE Brawley Public Library, 400 Main St., on Plaza Park (by the cowboy statue)
INFO There will be a great variety of books being sold: hardcover, softcover, etc.
Brawley Elks Lodge 2nd annual Oktoberfest Rib Cook-Off WHEN Cooking starts at 6 a.m., with tasting and activities starting at 11 a.m., Oct. 27 WHERE 161 S. Plaza, Brawley
INFO There’ll be ribs, sides, beer garden, kids activities, pumpkin patch, vendors and $2,000 in prizes. For sign-up and contestant information, contact Abraham Rubalcava at (760) 562-3018 or abraham@laschabelas.com
The Edge MudRun Challenge 2018 WHEN 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 27 WHERE BullFrog Farms, 2338 Payne Road, Imperial
INFO Cost is regular rate: $50 per person (Sept. 24 to Oct. 26) and $60 per person Oct. 27.
The Edge MudRun Challenge is a fundraiser for KYFC 95.3. For more information, contact Victor Nuno at info@953edge.com or (760) 352-7070.
First Buckle-Series Gymkhana of the season
WHEN Sign-up starts at 8 a.m.; event begins at 9 a.m., Oct. 27
WHERE K.D. Ranch Arena off Highway 86 on Keystone Road in Brawley
INFO There will be no food concessions. For more information, call Dale at (760) 427-7327.
Oct. 28
Celebrate Light WHEN 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 28
WHERE First Christian Church, 450 W. Waterman Ave., El Centro
INFO The event will be carnival-like with lots of games, candy, puppet show, live band, dunk tank, mechanical bull, raffles and more. Wear your Western clothes and come out for the fun. (Food is available for a small donation). For more information, contact Mark Jones at mark@ fccec.net or call (760) 352-8300.