CALENDAR
May 21
Let’s R.E.A.D. adult book club WHEN 6:15 p.m. May 21
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO You must 18 years old and over. One title is chosen to read and discuss for each session. For more information, call the library at (760) 768-2170.
May 22
PMHD supplemental meeting of the board of directors
WHEN 5 p.m., May 22 WHERE Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley INFO Members are encouraged to attend. Woman’s Club of Holtville executive meeting WHEN 9:30 a.m., May 22 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO Members are encouraged to attend.
May 23
Snyder Road closed WHEN 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 23
WHERE Highway 115 to Norrish Road
INFO Reason for closure is due to road repairs. Use alternate route. For emergency, contact department of Public Works County of Imperial at (442) 265-1818.
Thursday bridge game
WHEN 11:30 a.m., May 23 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO The public is invited to attend.
May 24
Imperial Chamber of Commerce May Mega Mixer WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., May 24
WHERE Imperial Valley Auto Mall, 602 Wake Ave., El Centro
INFO Visit the Imperial Chamber website Calendar of Events for more details: http://www.imperialchamber.org or contact Susan Paradis at ceo@imperialchamber.org or (760) 3551609. Card party potluck luncheon WHEN Noon, May 24
WHERE Holtville Woman’s Club, 219 E. Sixth St., Holtville
INFO Public is invited to attend.
Precision agriculture & data management event WHEN 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 24
WHERE RDO Equipment Co., 3275 CA 86, Imperial INFO Free educational event on cutting-edge technology that will increase productivity and save time and money for the ag industry. For more information, contact Christopher Bostic at ahealth@ rdoequipment.com or (760) 427-2515. Visit our website at http://www. rdoequipment.com
May 25
LifeStream Blood drive at Farmer Boys WHEN 1 to 6 p.m., May 25 WHERE Farmer Boys,
15382 Cruikshank Drive, El Centro
INFO Donors will receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream. org. 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
May 26
High school Lavender Graduation WHEN 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., May 26
WHERE Old Post Office Pavilion, 230 S. Fifth St., El Centro
INFO The Lavender Graduation is a ceremony to celebrate graduating students who openly identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and their allies. Deadline to sign up is May 11. Students will receive a Lavender Community card and certificate of distinction. Attire is open to graduate’s discretion. The Lavender Graduation does not replace the official high school graduation ceremony. You will not receive your diploma until graduation day. To RSVP, please contact Diana Rivera at dar334@nau.edu or at (760) 592-4066.
May 27
Fantastic free concert featuring ‘Carmina Burana’
WHEN 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 27
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO Free musical concert, featuring “Carmina Burana,” by Carl Orff, along with other musical selections from each of the aforementioned ensembles. Guest conductor for the “Carmina Burana” work is Dr. Patrick Walders, Director of Choirs at San Diego State University and Conductor for La Jolla Symphony Chorus. Our other music directors are Brandilyn Davidson (IVC Concert Band), Dr. Hope Davis (IVC Chorus), Jose Hernandez (Palo Verde High School Band) and Dr. Juliette Singler (Palo Verde College Chorus). IVC voice music majors will be soloist of the “Carmina Burana” work. They are Brandon Carrasco (Baritone), Julissa Castro (Soprano) and Nydia Flores (Soprano). For more information, contact Hope A. Davis at hope. davis@imperial.edu
May 29
I.V. Flipz 2018-19 team tryouts, evaluations WHEN May 29, Level 1: 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. (rolls, cartwheels, front and back walkovers); Level 2: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (standing backhand spring, round-off backhand spring, back walkover backhand spring) and Level 3-4:
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (standing 3 back handsprings, standing tucks, round-off handsprings, tucks and layouts), May 29 and May 30 WHERE I.V. Flipz, 258 E. Main St., El Centro
INFO Ages 3 to 18, no experience necessary. All will be placed on a team. Evaluations can be set up throughout the summer months for those that can’t make it. All USASF-certified coaching staff. For more information, contact us at (760) 445-9846, Spanish (760) 595-1064.
May 30
I.V. Volkswagen groundbreaking ceremony WHEN 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., May 30
WHERE Imperial Valley Volkswagen, 2381 Hwy 86, Imperial
INFO As they begin construction on their new building. For more information, contact Susan Paradis at ceo@imperialchamber. org or (760) 355-1609. Woman’s Club of Holtville speech contest WHEN 1:30 a.m., May 30 WHERE Woman’s Club of Holtville, 219 E. Sixth St. INFO You’re invited to attend.
May 31
Caring for the Caregiver Spanish conference WHEN 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 31
WHERE Crest Event Center, 721 W. Main St., El Centro
INFO Join us for a free Spanish conference, designed for people caring for individuals with dementia. Registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m. For reservations, call (858) 268-4432 or (800) 827-1008. For more information, go to www.scrc.care
June 1
Ska First Fridays WHEN 8 p.m., June 1 WHERE Paddy’s at the Rock, 132 S. Plaza St., Brawley
INFO This event is free. Enjoy some two-tone tunes while you dance to Kandestino, EPIC 18 and Krooktone Classics. All artists are welcome. All ages are also welcome. For more information, contact Thomas Ochoa at epic 18evnts@ gmail.com or visit our website at http://epicxviii.com Imperial Chamber of Commerce presents Evening in White annual dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. June 1 WHERE Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 W. Evan Hewes Hwy, El Centro INFO For cost and more information contact Imperial Chamber of Commerce website http:// imperialchamber.org
June 2
High school sports screening
WHEN June 2 WHERE IV Fairgrounds, Casa de Mañana building, 200 E. Second St., Imperial
INFO Several health care providers will provide high school sports screenings to all Imperial Valley high school student-athletes who will participate in sports in the 2018-2019 school year. Screenings will include an ECG for all high school students. It will be offered at a low cost ($15, cash only) and a majority of the money collected will go back to the schools. The screenings are endorsed by all high school athletic directors. Ask your athletic director for more information, or contact Clara Padron-Spence MD at cpspencemd@gmail.com
June 3
Eagles breakfast WHEN 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., June 3
WHERE Fraternal Order of Eagles, 661 State St., El Centro
INFO Cost not to exceed $7 and includes eggs, potatoes, homemade biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee, and your choice of bacon, sausage or ham. The public is welcome. The breakfast is served the first Sunday of every month. All proceeds go towards the Women’s Auxiliary-supported charities: City of Hope, cancer, diabetes, children’s fund, Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
June 4
PFLAG monthly meeting WHEN 6 p.m., June 4 WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth St. and Olive Ave.), El Centro
INFO The meeting is free. Program will be presented by Area Agency on Aging. PFLAG stands for Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays and is a group for LGBT individuals and those who care about them.
June 5
Grief support group sponsored by Aria Hospice WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 5
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue) in El Centro. INFO Presented by Aria Hospice. Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge. For more information, call Aria Hospice at (760) 412-5574.
June 7
Bingo at American Legion/Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138 WHEN 6 p.m., June 7 and 21
WHERE American Legion and Auxiliary Bradley Keffer Post 138, corner of Sixth and Cedar avenues, Holtville
INFO Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Please support our veterans and active-duty service members.
June 11
CalRTA to meet WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 11
WHERE Rose School, Pioneers’ Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Music provided by the Jugless Jug Band.
June 14
2018 Branding Iron Gala WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 14
WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Tickets are $75 per person. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments under the leadership of President Theresa Robertson and welcome our incoming president, Ralph Fernandez. The evening includes dinner, silent auction, special awards & recognition and the presentation of the Branding Iron Award. For sponsorship opportunities and Branding Iron Award nomination forms, please call the Chamber at (760) 344-3160 or visit www. brawleychamber.com. RSVP by May 24. Family Fun Dinner & Show WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., June 14
WHERE Maranatha Steakhouse, 612 S. J St., Imperial INFO Tickets are only $15 and dinner includes grilled chicken, baked potato, salad and fresh bread. BBiUganda will present progress report on projects in Uganda. We’ll also have an auction/drawing table of beautiful handmade items from Uganda. Attendance is limited to 60. So, don’t wait to purchase your tickets at the door; there may not be any available. Proceeds benefit BBiUganda’s Goats 4 Orphans project in northeast Uganda. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Jim Rhodes at jim11rhodes@hotmail.com or (760) 604-6310.
June 21
Laureate Iota Omicron meeting
WHEN 6:30 p.m., June 21 WHERE Marino’s Italian Bistro Restaurant, 1147 Yourman Road, Suite 200, Heber
INFO For more information contact, Donna Yarnell at (760) 352-7466. 112th annual Dinner Meeting & Silent Auction WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 21
WHERE at Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 W. Evan Hewes Hwy, El Centro INFO Tickets are $65 per person. Evening includes dinner, silent auction, special awards and recognition and the presentation of the William G. Duflock “Business Excellence” Award, Citizen of the Year and Ambassador of the Year awards. This event is the official ceremony of the “Presidential Passing of the Gavel.” Join us as we celebrate the success of the 2017-2018 year under the leadership of President Jeff Sturdevant and welcome incoming President Terri Rogers. For more information, contact Anthony Moreno, director of members and programs, at (760) 352-3681 or Anthony@elcentrochamber. com
June 25
Youth summer program WHEN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 25 to July 19 (academy will meet Mondays to Thursdays),
WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Suite D, El Centro
INFO The camp is open for youth 12 to 17 years of age. Space is limited. To sign up, email rosadiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com. Supervised by Veteran Rafael Perez; Veteran Ambrose Ramirez; Veteran Sebastian Limon and Veteran Loni Guerrero. Kids will learn leadership skills, team building, self esteem, confidence, anti-bullying/cyber bullying, respect, healthy habits, college preparation, community involvement and much more. If you are a veteran and would like to help with this summer program, please contact, Rosa Diaz at (760) 592-4066.