HAPPENING TODAY
Movies at the library
WHEN 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO This program is free and open to all ages. For more information, call the library at (760)768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Drug abuse education and prevention
WHEN 3:30 p.m.
WHERE I.V. LBGT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro
INFO Let’s talk and learn about the dangers of the most commonly used street drugs: marijuana, heroin, meth, opioids, etc. For youth and adults (teens, 18 years old and older). Referrals to counseling and rehab are available. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend. For more information, call (760) 592-4066.
Friday night dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE American Legion Boyce Aten Post 25, 569 Broadway, El Centro
INFO The public is invited to attend and dine in or take out seasoned barbecue-grilled steak that’s cooked to order. Dinner includes baked potato, mixed vegetables, dinner roll and a salad. Cost is only $12. All proceeds help support The American Legion’s local efforts in its Four Pillars of Service: veterans affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, children and youth and national security. For more information, call (760) 352-2964. Like and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost25ElCentroCa
Authentic hula dance
WHEN 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE El Centro Community Center/Adult Center, 375 S. First St.
INFO Donation is $15 per month and open to 9 years old and older. Instructor is Kumu U’lani Meskell. Registration is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the House of Cultural Arts. For more information, call (760) 4986692, or visit our website at www.ivartistcollective.org
Conversations in English
WHEN 10 a.m.
WHERE First United Methodist Church, Olive Street Center, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO Join us for an easy, relaxed time to talk with a few people about anything of interest, such as holidays, traditions, school or hobbies. It’s a fun time to practice “saying it in English.” For more information, call (760) 352-2942.
American Legion Post 60 Friday night dinner
WHEN 6 p.m.
WHERE American Legion Post 60, 509 G St., Brawley INFO The public is invited to attend and enjoy rib-eye ($16) or baked chicken ($12), Lent special ($12) and baked cod (two fillets, $12) with all fixin’s and dessert. For more information, call (760) 344-3175.