SOUTH COUNTY HAPPENINGS

City council

Chula Vista, 5 p.m. Tuesday

School boards

National School District (National City), 6 p.m. Wednesday; San Diego Unified School District, 5 p.m. Tuesday; Sweetwater Union High School District, 6 p.m. Monday

Southwestern College offering free classes in I.B. Southwestern College will be hosting two classes in Imperial Beach locations: • A free art therapy class starts Feb. 16 at the Imperial Beach Senior Community Center. In-person registration will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the senior center, 1075 Eighth St., to help anyone interested in taking the new class. The course will meet from 1:30 to 3:20 p.m. from Feb. 16 to March 23 and is designed for older adults and focuses on the use of art as a creative expression and as a therapeutic process. Registration is required before the class starts. Those unable to attend can register online at swccd.edu/continuinged or call Southwestern College directly for registration help at (619) 482-6376.

• The college is also hosting a free Basic ESL (English as a second language) class starting Jan. 31 at the Imperial Beach Library, 810 Imperial Beach Blvd. Classes will be held from 5 to 6:50 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 31 to May

23. Register at swccd.edu/continuinged or call Southwestern College directly for registration help at (619) 482-6376.

National City chamber holds mixer in Bonita

The National City Chamber of Commerce hosts its first mixer of 2023 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chula Vista Golf Course, 4475 Bonita Road, Bonita. Promote your services and products with other business owners. Canapes provided; cash bar available. Free, but please register at nationalcitychamber.org.

Free Fix-it Clinic at south C.V. library

The South Chula Vista branch library will host a free San Diego Fix-it Clinic from 10 a .m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Zero Waste San Diego launched the first SD Fix-it Clinic in 2016. Bring broken, non-functioning electronics, appliances, computers, toys, bicycles, clothes, etc., for assessment and possible repair. Specialty tools and guidance will be provided to help you take apart and troubleshoot your item. Family-friendly event; children are welcome. Register at bit.ly/3xspius. The library is at 389 Orange Ave. Volunteers who like to fix things are also needed. Visit zerowastesandiego.org/sdfixitclinics.

North Island Credit Union offering scholarships

North Island Credit Union invites college-bound students in San Diego County to apply for its 2023 Student Scholarship Program. The credit union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to students. Those eligible are San Diego County college-bound high school seniors and community college students transferring to four-year universities who are maintaining a 3.0 average. Other criteria are academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an essay submission. Find more information and apply at northisland.ccu.com/studentscholarship. Deadline is end of day March 10.

Stargazing offered at Cabrillo Monument

Join the San Diego Astronomy Association members and their telescopes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cabrillo National Monument. The Old

Point Loma Lighthouse will also be open for exploration. Bring the family, wear warm clothing, and enjoy the park after hours. This event is free to all Cabrillo National Monument Foundation members and $10 per person for the public. Registration at bit.ly/3ihjzbo is required. Visit cnmf.org.

Ribbon cutting at internet company

Wyyerd Fiber Optic holds a ribbon cutting at its new headquarters at 11 a.m. Thursday at 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City. The National City Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting the free event.

Imperial Beach seeking volunteers

The city of Imperial Beach is seeking community volunteers to fill vacancies on several committees: Parks and Recreation Committee, Tidelands Advisory Committee and Design Review Board. Find details and application forms at governmentjobs.com/careers/ imperialbeachca. Application deadline is Jan. 31.

STEAM art contest envisions the future

The San Diego County Engineering Council is sponsoring a STEAM art contest for all county students in grades K-12. The theme is “Creating The Future.” Entries must include a creative invention or a science, technology, engineering, art or math (STEAM) role model. Winners in each of two grade level categories will get a $25 gift certificate and be recognized during the San Diego Engineers Week Festival in February. Artwork and artist statements are due Feb. 10. The contest is hosted in partnership with the SWENEXT Eastlake High School Club. For details and to download contest flyers, visit sandiegoengineers.org/stem/art-contest.