HAPPENINGS
Evan Hewes Highway closed
WHEN 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE Evan Hewes Highway will be closed between Jessup Road and Huff Road and Evan Hewes Highway at San Diego Avenue. INFO Closure is due to road repair, use alternate route.
Summer reading adult program
WHEN 6 p.m. WHERE El Centro Public Library, 1140 N. Imperial Ave. INFO The 2016 Summer Reading Adult Program is open to adults ages 18 and over. This is a free event. For more information call the library at 760-337-4565.
Tai chi classes
WHEN 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE Pool Building, 618 W. Barioni Blvd., Imperial INFO Fee is $30 per month. Instructor is Shifu Severiano Torres of the Moi Fa Martial Arts Institute. Learn the art of tai chi. Tai chi students will learn a self-pace system of gentle physical exercises and stretches to improve flexibility, balance and reduce stress.
South Marina Drive closed
WHEN All day WHERE South Marina Drive will be closed from Highway 86 to Shore Garden. INFO Road closed to through traffic, detour route will be provided. Should you have any questions or need additional information you may contact Ivan Binet, Granite Construction, at 760-791-0327.
Zumba fitness for seniors
WHEN 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE Adult Center, 385 S. First St., El Centro INFO Cost is $15 per month or $3 per class (drop-in). Instructor is Frances Fink. You must be 18 years old and over to participate. For more information call 760-3700160.
Kung fu classes
WHEN Various times WHERE Pool Building, 618 W. Barioni Blvd., Imperial INFO Times are for beginners 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.; intermediate 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. and advanced 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fee is $30 per month. Instructor is Shifu Severiano Torres of the Moi Fa Martial Arts Institute brings this Chinese martial art to students of all ages, levels and goals. Students will learn the forms and style techniques intended to improve discipline and a healthy body.
Teen club
WHEN 3:30 p.m. WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO Teens will enjoy games, arts and crafts, Wii and special guests. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Preschool fitness
WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., in Calexico INFO Preschool Fitness is an activity for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents/caregivers to learn to enjoy music and movement. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Tai chi chuan
WHEN 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. WHERE Adult Center, 385 S. First St., El Centro INFO Cost is $35 per month. Instructor is Sifu Alex Lee. Please wear tai chi uniform: white T-shirt and black kung fu pants. For more information call 7600-337-4555.
Bingo & Loteria games
WHEN 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO Games are open to children from kindergarten to sixth grade. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Evening Preschool Storytime
WHEN 6 p.m. WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO Preschool Story time is for children 3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers. They will enjoy listening to stories, songs and finger-plays while acquiring pre-literacy skills. This session includes a craft activity. For more information contact the library at 760-7682170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary.org
SMART Recovery
WHEN 11 a.m. WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro INFO SMART Recovery is free and open to 18 years old and up. Participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. For more information contact Rosa Diaz at 760-592-4066 or email at info@ivlgbcenter.org or visit the website: http://ivlgbtcenter.org
Tiny Dog Tuesday
WHEN 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE The Humane Society of Imperial County, 1575 W. Pico Ave., El Centro INFO Tiny Dog Tuesday (every Tuesday) adoption special is for dogs that are 1-year-old or older and weigh 15 pounds or less. Adoption fee is $60. The adoptions fees include: being up to date on vaccinations, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping, one free grooming with Awesome Pawz in Holtville and one free check-up with a local veterinarian.
Humane Society of Imperial County-Save the Petties Adoption
WHEN noon to 6 p.m. WHERE Humane Society of Imperial County, 1575 W. Pico Ave., El Centro INFO Adoption cost is $50 and includes: Vaccinations up to date for a year, microchipped, spayed/neutered, one free grooming with Awesome Pawz and free health examination with a local veterinarian. Excludes dogs under 10 months of age.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous
WHEN 10 a.m. WHERE 564 Broadway, El Centro INFO Newcomers are welcome. English and Spanish is spoken. For more information call Merry at 442283-5274 or Loraine at 760-3521923.
Taco Tuesdays at the American Legion Post 60
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE American Legion Post 60, 509 G St., Brawley
Al-Anon Family Group meets
WHEN noon to 1 p.m. WHERE First Christian Church/ Tyler Building Conference Room, 450 Waterman, El Centro. INFO The meetings are to give strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. For more information contact Toni at 760-353-0644, Bryce at 760-7910663 or Elena at 760-791-3284.
Microchip Your Pets
WHEN Noon to 6 p.m. WHERE Humane Society of Imperial County, 1575 W. Pico Ave., El Centro INFO Microchip cost is $25 per pet. Microchip includes: Microchip, microchip ID tag, lifetime registration, $1,000 lost pet health insurance (contact save this life for details). For more information call the shelter at 760352-1911.
Freedom Fest applications for vendors
WHEN Today WHERE Imperial Chamber of Commerce, 297 S. Imperial Ave., Imperial INFO For more information, please call 760-355-1609 or email info@ imperialchamber.org. Applications can be downloaded from our website: http://www.imperialchamber.org/2016-freedom-fest/
Blair Road extended road closure
WHEN Today WHERE Blair Road between 400 feet north of Peterson Road and Young Road, northeast of Calipatria INFO Closure is due to installation of gas pipeline. A detour route will be posted. For emergency contact Kevin Van Groningen, Snelson Companies, Inc., 209-479-4832.
Blair Road extended road closure
WHEN Today WHERE Kershaw Road between Brownell and Dowden roads, south of Calipatria INFO Closure is due to installation of gas pipeline. A detour route will be posted. For emergency contact Kevin Van Groningen, Snelson Companies, Inc., 209-479-4832.