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Friday night dinner

WHEN 6 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE American Legion Boyce Aten Post 25, 569 Broadway Ave., El Centro.

INFO The public is invited to dine in or take out seasoned barbecue grilled steak that’s cooked to order. Dinner includes steak or fish, baked potato, mixed vegetables, dinner roll and a salad. Cost is only $15. All proceeds help support The American Legion’s local efforts in its Four Pillars of Service: Veterans, Americanism, Youth and Defense. Dinner is followed by karaoke/ live entertainment in the lounge for members and their guest(s). For more information, call (760) 352-2964. Like and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/AmericanLegionPost25ElCentroCa

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 holiday traditions, school or hobbies. It’s a fun time to practice “saying it in English.” For more information, call (760) 352-2942.

Drug abuse education and prevention

WHEN 5:30 p.m.

WHERE Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, 1073 Ross Ave., Ste. D, El Centro

INFO This group aims to help individuals, particularly youth, from the harmful physical, social and psychological consequences of drug and alcohol use or abuse. Also provides information to parents and guardians regarding the harmful effects of common street drugs. For more information, call (760) 592-4066.