CALENDAR
July 2
Summer 2018 pool time
WHEN 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting today (Mondays to Thursdays)
WHERE Margarita DeNecochea Bulldog Aquatic Center, 1030 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO Admission: $1 per child (all ages) and $2 for adults. Cost is per session. For more information, call (760) 768-2176.
Fitness Hour — water aerobics and lap swim
WHEN 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., starting today (Mondays to Thursdays)
WHERE Margarita DeNecochea Bulldog Aquatic Center, 1030 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO Cost is $2 per session, open to ages 16 and older only. Pre-register for Fitness Hour at Calexico Recreation, 707 Dool Ave. For more information, call (760) 768-2176.
Hip hop WHEN 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., today to July 31 (Mondays and Wednesdays, except July 4) WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Free and open to children 10 to 17 years old. Instructor is Cici Rendon.
Cheerleading WHEN 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., today to July 30 (Mondays and Wednesdays; closed July 4) WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $25. Instructor is Cici Rendon. For more information, contact the City of Calexico Recreational Department at (760) 768-2176.
Preschool fitness
WHEN 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., today to Aug. 2 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Preschool fitness is an activity for children 3 to 5 and their parents/caregivers to learn to enjoy music and movement. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170 or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
July 3
Business workshop
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., July 3 WHERE Neighborhood House Hall, 426 E. Fourth St., Calexico
INFO The Neighborhood House of Calexico will be providing a workshop entitled, “How to Increase your Business Sales: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Sales and Customer Service.” Space is limited. For more information, call Juan Diaz at Calexico Neighborhood House, (760) 572-6807.
Imperial County Citrus Pest Control District #1 meeting WHEN 2:30 p.m., July 3
WHERE Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s Office, 852 Broadway, El Centro.
Grief support group
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 3 (every first Tuesday of the month)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St. (Eighth Street and Olive Avenue), 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.
Ballet
WHEN 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., July 3 to July 31 WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $25 and open to children 6 to 10 years old. Instructor is Cici Rendon.
July 4
2018 Freedom Fest Fireworks
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., July 4 WHERE Imperial Valley College, 308 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Imperial Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us to celebrate July 4. There will be food festivities, family events. Everyone is welcome to attend. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
July 5
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Providers certification WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 5
WHERE Villa Lara Apartments (Community Center), 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. AHA BLS Handbook is $20. AHA BLS Digital Handbook is $15. 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
July 6
Mental illness peer support group WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 6 to Dec. 28 (Fridays)
WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., El Centro
INFO Come join us at or new Mental Illness Peer Support Group. The group is open to anyone who lives with mental illness such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc. You do not have to be an LGBT community member to attend, and the group is completely free and confidential. The group is facilitated by Briana Jaime-Bruner and Kelly Ranasinghe. For more information, contact Rosa Diaz at (760) 592-4066 or at RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com
July 7
Traditional Craft Day: pendant weaving
WHEN 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 7 WHERE Imperial Valley Desert Museum, 11 Frontage Road, Ocotillo
INFO Join Education Coordinator Marcie Landeros and learn how to make a pine needle pendant. At the end of the day, you’ll have a beautiful necklace to take home with you, and you’ll learn how traditional Kumeyaay baskets are woven. Come for half an hour or stay all day — as long as you want. Family fun for all ages. For more information, contact Dr. David Breeckner at (760) 358-7016 or ivdmuseum@gmail.com
Infant, child, adult CPR, AED and first aid certification WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 7
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
July 9
Vacation Bible School WHEN 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 9 to July 13 WHERE First Southern Baptist Church, 401 W. Fourteen St., Imperial
INFO Open to children from 4 years old through sixth grade. For more information, contact Kelly Mincher at (731) 4262941 or Mincher2553@yahoo.com
July 10
Calexico Lions Club meeting WHEN 6:30 p.m., July 10 and July 24 (second and fourth Thursday of each month) WHERE Holiday Inn express, 2501 Scaroni Road (next to Applebee’s Restaurant), Calexico
INFO For more information, contact Terri Gonzalez, club president, at (760) 2343111 or email at IVlions@aol.com
Cupcake/cookie decorating class, session 1 —cakes
WHEN 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 10 to July 12 (Tuesdays to Thursdays)
WHERE Senior Hall, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Fee is $20 per session and includes materials. Session 1: Cake. You must pay and reserve space in advance. Instructor is Frances Rioseco. For more information, contact the Calexico Recreational Department at (760) 768-2176.
July 11
Sewing with Jason WHEN 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 11 WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., El Centro
INFO Want to learn to sew/how to use a sewing machine/how to do basic stitching? Come and sew with Jason. Classes are twice a month. Check out the calendar at www.ivlgbtcenter.com/monthly-calendar/ to get the dates. You may bring your own sewing machine, thread, etc. or use ours. For more information, call Rosa Diaz at (760) 592-4066 or RosaDiaz@ivlgbtcenter.com
Summer family nights
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., July 11 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Join us for arts and crafts, games, raffles, stories, a free book and lots of fun. On-site registration (day of event) from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. only (for those not registered for the summer program). For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170 or http:// calexicolibrary.org
July 13
Family Fun Night WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 13, July 27 and Aug. 10
WHERE Margarita DeNecochea Bulldog Aquatic Center, 1030 Encinas Ave., Calexico INFO There will have games, DJ music, prizes and snack bar. For more information, call (760) 768-2176.
Paint Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 13 WHERE Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, 421 Heffernan Av., Calexico
INFO Cost is $25 per person (all materials included). Open to adults only. Pre-registration is required. Instructor is Eduardo Kintero. Class will consist of creating a piece of art by following step-bystep instructions. Acrylic paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (760) 768-2170.
July 16
Vacation Bible School WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 16 WHERE First Baptist Church gym, 724 W. Orange Ave., El Centro
INFO Free to children 3 years old through sixth grade. For more information, contact Mercy Grubbs at (760) 352-1660, or email at mainoffice@fbcelcentro.org
Imperial Valley Patriotic Planning Committee meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., July 16 WHERE American Legion, 569 Broadway, El Centro
INFO The Committee is an all-volunteer, non-partisan, non-politically affiliated organization of local citizens with the goal of promoting patriotism, in its various forms, among the residents of Imperial County. For more information, contact Tracy Rascoe at (760) 425-0470 email at tracyrascoe@yahoo.com
July 18
Baby time WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 18 and Aug. 1 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO Bring your babies 0 to 2 years of age for a time to play and socialize with other kids and have quality time with you. For more information, contact the library at (760) 768-2170, or visit our website at http://calexicolibrary.org
July 20
Karaoke-Bohemia Night
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., July 20 and Aug. 10 WHERE Community Center, 707 Dool Ave., Calexico
INFO Admission is free. Come and join us for an evening to relax, sing and dance. For more information, call (760) 768-2176.
July 21
Coffee Night
WHEN 6 p.m., July 21 to Dec. 15 (every third Saturday of the month)
WHERE Connection Café, 450 S. Waterman Ave. (enter through the East gate), El Centro
INFO For more information, contact Sam Rice at connectioncafe@fccec.net or (760) 693-6730.