HAPPENING TODAY
A Bit of Whimsey Art Reception
WHEN 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE Juanita Salazar Lowe Art Gallery, Imperial Valley College, 380 E. Aten Road, building 2800, Imperial. INFO Featuring the artwork of Lisa Marie Barber, of Kenosha Wis.; Katie McGuire, of Los Angeles, and Ronald Walker, of Sacramento. Event will open with a public reception with light refreshments. For more information, call Carol Hegarty, gallery director at (760) 355-6198. Exhibit will be on display through Nov. 28. Gallery hours are from 5-7 p.m. Mondays; 1-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays.
Blood drive
WHEN 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE Imperial County Office of Education, 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro
INFO It is recommended that 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
4-H Leaders Council meeting
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway, El Centro INFO For more information, contact Jennifer Garcia at jlgarcia@ucanr.edu, or call (442) 265-7700.
Brawley Christian Women’s Club luncheon
WHEN Noon, Nov. 6 (deadline is today)
WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86 in Brawley
INFO Cost is $9.50. Guest speaker will be Cinthia Hiett, writer and workshop facilitator from Phoenix, Ariz. She will present an inspirational way of looking at our own life story in “Can Fairy Tales Be Real?” The special feature will be the Cattle Call Queen and her court. 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 today.
Conversation class
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Practice your English conversation skill at this drop-in conversation group that is designed to give adult English language learners an opportunity to speak in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. No pre-registration necessary. The class is free. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Crochet Club
WHEN 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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 years old and older (Calexico residents only). If you are 54 years old and younger, cost is $5 per class. For more information, call (760) 7682176.
Dodgeball
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
WHERE Tessada Gym, 824 Blair Ave., Calexico INFO Fee is $1 per person. Open to 7 to 12 years old. Instructor is Jamie Ann Chew and staff. For more information, call Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176.