HAPPENING TODAY
Free community music classes
WHEN 9 a.m. string classes (violin, viola and cello); 10 a.m. singing class; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. piano/keyboard class and from 11 a.m. to noon guitar
WHERE First United Methodist Church, room 2 of the Quad Area, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO The classes are free and all levels of musical experiences or none are welcome. Ages 5 to seniors are welcome. Just come by the music classes of your choice, get registered and begin your musical journey. For more information call 442-283-5714, 760352-1942, 760-355-6287 or 760-693-8068 or send an email to hopealda@gmail.com
I.V. 911 Memorial Stair Climb
WHEN 8 p.m. (registration is at 6:30 p.m.)
WHERE Imperial Valley Expo, 200 E. Second St., Imperial
INFO Cost is $30 per person. Firemen, law enforcement, military, EMS and civilians are welcome to participate. There will be food vendors, beer garden, music, fire displays and entertainment. More information contact Tiffine Macias at 760-498-7153 or Matt Busch at 760-791-8147. To register go to www.events.firehero.org/calexico
Calexico WIC Welcome Back Luncheon
WHEN Noon
WHERE Calexico Woman’s Improvement Club, 315 Heber Ave.
INFO The Calexico Woman’s Improvement Club will open their new year with a Welcome Back Luncheon for members and guests. There will be a potluck meal and door prizes. This is the time for any woman in the Valley interested in joining to come and see our club and the events we have planned for the year. We are a volunteer organization and work in the community.
BUHS Talent Show
WHEN 7 p.m.
WHERE Palmer Auditorium, 480 N. Imperial Ave., Brawley
INFO Acts will include music, drama and dance numbers performed by the BUHS student body. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding the next BUHS production, “You Can’t Take it With You” which will be presented in November. Profits from tickets sales will also be used for purchasing additional wireless microphones for the club. Tickets prices are $5 for students and adults with children under three admitted free of charge. Donations will be accepted. For more information on the event, email drama club adviser, Jason Contreras at jcontreras@brawleyhigh.org or contact by phone at 760-312-5819 extension 4177.
Infant, child, adult CPR, AED and first aid certification
WHEN 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE CUSD/Medic First, 901 Andrade Ave., Calexico
INFO Cost is $65 per person. Ideal training for school teachers, P.E. teachers, child care providers, school bus drivers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others how want to learn life-saving skills. This comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for pediatric-adult health and OSHA safety training. EMSA-approved training program. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information call 760455-3832 or visit www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or https://www.facebook.com/MedicFirst
Memory Garden cemetery restoration project cleanup
WHEN 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
WHERE Memory Garden Cemetery, Highway 86, north of Imperial
INFO Suggested items to bring: hats, work gloves, shovels, rakes, hoes, pitch forks. We hope to have some available. Please dress appropriately.
Parenting support class
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE Amaris Ministries Training Facility, 585 W. Orange, El Centro
INFO Cost is $25 and childcare will be available with RSVP. Facilitators will be Annette Rea and Aloma Harris. Register by email at Aloma@AmarisMinistries.com or contact Aloma Harris at 760-337-9444 or www.AmarisMinistries.com
Free training on how to maintain a healthy home
WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 (Deadline is today)
WHERE Cal-Works, Conference Room “A,” 2895 S. Fourth St., El Centro
INFO Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. This one-day course is designed for people who work as maintenance personnel for housing communities, repair man, on-site office managers and staff, utility workers, on-site maintenance technicians, school janitors and community health workers conducting home visits. Space is limited so register by Sept. 10 by calling 760336-2785 or email karina. gutierrez@ecrmc.org
Lucha Libre Event
WHEN Doors open at 7 p.m. and bell rings at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE Ricochet Rec Center, 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO For cost and more information call the Ricochet Rec Center at 760455-9736.