HAPPENING TODAY
Veterans Networking Club meeting
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon 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 “Yuma County Vet Center Services” honoring our active duty servicemen, women and veterans. Guest speaker: Ralph Monroy, Readjustment Therapist, will discuss a wide range of social services offered to eligible veterans and their families. In addition, Manuel Sanchez from the ICVSO will give a presentation on “Veterans Benefits.” For additional information, please call your Employment Development Department Veteran Representative Carleton Bradley DVOP at 760339-2746, El Centro office, America’s Job Center of California EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event.
Doc’s Organics grand opening/ ribbon-cutting ceremony
WHEN 10:30 to 1 p.m.
WHERE Doc’s Organic, 691 Boarts Road, Brawley
INFO Come and celebrate with us. For more information contract Gracie at 760-344-3160 or email at gracie@ brawleychamber.com
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Providers certification
WHEN 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
WHERE Medic First, 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $50. The BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals. 2015G AHA BLS handbook is $17. Advance registration is required. For more information call 760-455-3832 or visit our website at www.medicfirstaidcpr.com, look for us on Facebook https://facebook.com/MedicFirst
LifeStream Blood Drive at Imperial County
WHEN 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE Imperial County, 940 W. Main St., El Centro INFO Donors are eligible to win a pair of Knott’s Berry Farm tickets. Donors receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Fifteen- and 16-year-olds must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org
I.V. Youth Job Fair 2017
WHEN 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE at Imperial Valley Mall-Food Court, 3451 S. Dogwood Road, El Centro
INFO Open to all job seekers (youth are encouraged to attend). Dress for success and bring your resume; meet and interview with employers; find out about job opportunities; training and career information; employers and job seekers welcome and bring 20 copies of your resume. For more information contact Yolanda Alvarez at 760-339-2722 or Yolanda.alvarez@edd.ca.gov
TOPS meets
WHEN 6:30 p.m.
WHERE Burn Center on J St., Imperial
INFO For more information call 760-344-2524.
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
WHEN 5:30 p.m. July 27 to Aug. 31 (Thursdays) WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D., El Centro
INFO Anger Management helps individuals to recognize the signs of anger and to learn techniques on how to deal with conflict and situations in a positive way. Court order or volunteer your all welcome. For more information contact the Center at 760-592-4066.
SAD No More
WHEN 5 p.m.
WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO SAD No More is a peer to peer support group to help youth dealing with sadness, anxiety and/or depression. For more information call 760-592-4066.
Transgender Support Group to meet
WHEN 3 p.m.
WHERE I.V. LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO The group is dedicated to support anyone who identifies as transgender or is facing transgender related issues. The meeting is for English and Spanish speakers. For more information contact the Center at 760-5924066.
Artist at the library
WHEN 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Open to K-sixth grade kids. There will be a guest artist each week. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit their website at http:// calexicolibrary.org
Tahitian dance
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (5-12 years-old) and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (13 years-old and older) today to Aug. 31 (Thursdays)
WHERE The House of Cultural Arts, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO Donation is $20 and instructor is Bertha White. Registrations is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Friday at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information call 760-498-6692.