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Brawley Cancer Walk and 5K
WHEN Registration, 6:30 a.m.; race time, 7:30 a.m. WHERE Brawley Cattle Call Park
INFO Registration fee for 14 and under is $10. Pre-registration for 15 and above is $25; day of event is $30. Anyone interested in entering a team to help raise funds or would like to help and volunteer, call Joseph R. Ramirez at (760) 550-0452 or Adrian Ramirez at (760) 5500907. All proceeds to benefit the Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center of Brawley, serving all Imperial Valley cancer patients.
Veterans benefits seminar
WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE IBEW 569 Hall, 2420 Imperial Business Park Drive, Imperial
INFO Learn about health benefits, compensation, education benefits, home loans, small business assistance. Guest speaker will be Ernesto Mariscal, REK Inspirations. Veterans Administration will present and will have a team to process veteran claims on site. Presenters will include Small Business Administration, Secure Funding Group and DMA Realty. This event is brought to you by IBEW Local 569. For more information, contact Ramon Castro at (619) 957-4569 or rcastro@IBEW569.org
Justice Valley for Our Neighbors-Imperial
WHEN (Volunteer training) 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. (Immigration Legal Clinic)
WHERE United Methodist Church, 1070 Blair Ave. and Hwy 98, Calexico
INFO We are looking for volunteers to welcome, translate, provide hospitality and connections to community resources during monthly Immigration Legal Clinics. The clinic is low to no cost, with limited appointments available by calling (442) 231-8473.
Crown Craft Beer Invitational
WHEN 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE Imperial Valley Expo (fairgrounds), 200 E. Second St., Imperial
INFO Tickets available now at the Imperial Valley Expo. Pre-sale $25, active/retired military $15 (with valid identification), $30 at the door. Designated drivers will receive a $15 food voucher with paid admission. Must be 21 or older. For more information, contact Mia at Mia@ AlfordBevs.com or (760) 355-7880.
Early Voting Program-Calexico
WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE Rockwood Park, intersection of Fifth Street and Mary Avenue, Calexico
INFO The Imperial County Registrar of Voters Office is promoting an early voting program that will allow registered voters to cast their ballots prior to the June 5 Election Day in the Imperial County Mobile Office. The Registrar of Voters Office hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 940 W. main St., Suite 206 in El Centro. For more information, visit the County of Imperial website at www.co.imperial.ca.us, or contact the Registrar of Voters’ Office at (442) 265-1060.
Coffee Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE Connection Café, 450 S. Waterman Ave (enter through the east gate), El Centro
INFO Friendly for kids, teens and adults. Come and taste craft coffee, tasty baked goods and live music. For more information, call Sam Rice at connectioncafe@fccec.net or (760) 693-6730.
English-speaking Al-Anon family group meeting
WHEN 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
WHERE First Christian Church/Tyler Building Conference room, 450 Waterman, El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Elena at (760) 791-3284.
Al-Anon meeting in Spanish at El Centro
WHEN 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE Posada del Sol, 1400 N. Imperial Ave., Apt. 141, El Centro
INFO The meeting will give strength and hope for families of problem drinkers. For more information, call (757) 563-1600, or visit us at www.al-anon.alateen.org
Infant, child, adult CPR, AED and first aid certification
WHEN 8:30 a.m. (every Saturday)
WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $65 per person. This class is in English and Spanish. Ideal training for school teachers, PE teachers, child-care providers, school-bus drivers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others who 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 programs. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information, call (760) 455-3882, or visit us at our website www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MedicFirst