CALENDAR
Oct. 22
PMHD regular meeting of the board of directors WHEN 5 p.m.
WHERE PMH Auditorium, 207 W. Legion Road, Brawley
INFO Public is encouraged to attend.
Oct. 23
Asthma prevention, education and self-management
WHEN 2 to 4 p.m.
WHERE Calipatria-Niland Family Resource Center, 501 W. Main St., Room 4, Calipatria
INFO A community health services educator will be available every Wednesday to provide free asthma prevention education and self-management to parents and their children, and to anyone suffering from asthma.
Oct. 24
Harvest Festival
WHEN 6 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Faith Assembly, 320 S. J St., Imperial
INFO Join us for Faith Assembly’s annual free Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat! Games, trunks, rides, candy and lots of fun for all ages! Food and book fair will be available for purchase.
60th annual Sts. Peter and Paul Fall Festival ‘Palate and Palette’ art show
WHEN 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE Sts. Peter and Paul Church, southwest corner of Fifth and Orange streets, El Centro
INFO There will be craft beer and wine tasting, cheese and pates, live music, non-alcoholic punch. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets available from any Sts. Peter and Paul church members. Please contact Mary Anne Hildebrandt, (760) 473-1985, mahildy@aol.com; Frances Rice, (760) 580-1704 or Elise Heald, (760) 791-1079, elisephil@aol.com
Imperial Valley faith leaders domestic violence training
WHEN 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE Department of Social Services, CalWorks Training room.
INFO This project is funded through the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women and will include participation from dozens of faith leaders from different communities and throughout Imperial County. For more information, call (858) 395-2144.
Oct. 25
Robert’s Rule of Order workshop
WHEN 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE AG Center, 485 Business Park Way, Imperial
INFO COLAB will host this informative workshop as a tool for individuals to participate in meetings — perhaps as an elected official or as someone appointed to a commission. The first part of the workshop will be a professional video of the basics of Robert’s Rule of Order, followed by an interactive meeting. Participation will be limited to 20 attendees. Please RSVP to kay@colabimperial.com
Children and parents Halloween safety tips
WHEN 5:30 to 6 p.m.
WHERE Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25, 569 Broadway St. El Centro
INFO The American Legion Post 25 and Auxiliary Unit 25 is teaming up with the El Centro Police Department to provide safety tips and a Q&A session for Halloween. Children in costumes are highly encouraged as trick or treat candy will be available to the children who arrive at the start of the event at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited, and our steak dinner starts at 6 p.m.
Oct. 26
Heber Fall Fiesta
WHEN 3 p.m. to 12 midnight
WHERE Tito Huerta Park, 1165 Palm Ave., Heber
INFO Heber Public Utility District is holding its 4th Annual Fall Fiesta “Day of the Dead” Celebration. The event starts at 3 p.m. with a parade down Hawk Avenue. The fun includes free carnival games, great food, a beer garden, live music and entertainment, an authentic Dia De Los Muertos altar, and Proyecto Heber’s Car Show. New this year is the “The Night of the Living Dead at Heber” Haunted Maze. Just $5 to enter (if you dare), and all proceeds go to the Southwest High School band. Visit www. heberfallfiesta.com for more information or call Heber PUD at (760) 482-2440.
IVYAMA fall gospel concert
WHEN 4 p.m.
WHERE 724 W. Orange Ave., El Centro
INFO The concert will feature San Diego recording group Men 4 Christ. Proceeds to benefit the RT Arnold Scholarship Fund. For ticket info, contact Michael Minnix (760) 234-1562.
Imperial County Historical Society annual dinner
WHEN 5:30 p.m.
WHERE Pioneers Museum, 375 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO For more information about the event, please visit http://pioneersmuseum.net/events.html. For ticket information, call (760) 562-1591.
Palm Avenue road closed
WHEN 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE From Correll Road to Hawk Street
INFO Road closure due to Heber Public Utility District car show. An alternate route will be posted. For more information, contact (760) 427-4685.
Dogwood road closed
WHEN 1 to 5 p.m.
WHERE From Correll Road to Hawk Street
INFO Road closure due to Heber Public Utility District Fall festival parade. An alternate route will be posted. For more information, please contact (760) 427-4685.
Buckle series Gymkhana
WHEN Signups at 8 a.m., with events starting at 9 a.m.
WHERE K.D. Danch Arena off Highway 86 on Keystone Road, Brawley
INFO There will be no food concessions. For more information, call Dale at (760) 427-7327.
Blue Knights Poker Run
WHERE 1615 Scott Ave., El Centro
INFO Registration for a single rider is $30, double up is $40. There will be food, raffles and good times with friends. Everyone is welcome. The best hand wins $200, worst hand wins $100. The proceeds will benefit local charities and student scholarships.
Boyce Aten American Legion potluck and Halloween costume party
WHEN 6 to 10 p.m.
WHERE Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25, 569
Broadway St., El Centro
INFO The potlucks are always a blast at the Post. Members and invited guests may come and enjoy the food, plus fun and crazy camaraderie in costume or without. For more up-to-date information, please check us out on Facebook at Adult Halloween Potluck and Costume Party.
Oct. 27
Celebrate Light
WHEN 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE First Christian Church, 450 S. Waterman Ave., El Centro
INFO Celebrate Light is a free event open to the entire community, set in a carnival-like atmosphere with lots of games, candy, puppet show, live music, raffles, mechanical bull, bounce houses, food and more. Come in and enjoy the light. More information, contact Mark Jones at (760) 352-8300 or First Christian Church of El Centro at (760) 352-8592.
Oct.28
California Retired Teachers of Imperial Valley Area XI-Division 64 luncheon
WHEN 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE Rose School, Pioneers Museum, 373 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Luncheon provided. Donations accepted.
Nov. 1
10th Annual Health Leadership Summit
WHEN 8 a.m.
WHERE Imperial Valley College, 380 E. Aten Rd. Imperial
INFO A countywide event that gives the community an opportunity to share environmental and quality of life concerns directly to state officials. The event is free, but registration is required. Limited capacity. Learn how to make a difference in your community. Workshops. Plenaries. Networking. Organized by Comite Civico del Valle. For more information, please visit www.ejsummit.com
Nov. 2
Sisters of Sowing craft sale
WHEN 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE Brawley Assembly of God Church, Fellowship
Room, 580 C St.
INFO We will have table runners, wall hangings, aprons, bowl cozies, pot holders, small quilts and many other handmade items. The proceeds will be used to buy supplies to make Comfort Quilts for I.V. Cancer Support Center, Cancer Resource Center of the Desert, placemats for Meals on Wheels and to bless six children at Christmas.
Fall Concert, Imperial Valley Symphony
WHEN 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE Jimmie Cannon Performing Arts Theater
INFO The concert is free of charge, and children are welcome when accompanied and supervised by an adult. For more information, please contact Joel Jacklich at (760) 352-8791.
Nov. 5
Brawley Christian Women’s Club Luncheon
WHEN Noon
WHERE Social Hall of Gateway Church, 4249 Highway 86, Brawley
INFO Cost is $9.50. Our guest speaker Dr. Dianne Swella is from Yucca Valley, Calif., and she’ll discuss how she overcame grief after the loss of her children. The special feature is Cattle Call. Reservations and cancellations are a must, and to make a reservation or cancellation, please call Donna Mills at (760) 344-5993 by Oct. 31.
Nov. 6 Alzheimers’s Association support group
WHEN 10 a.m.
WHERE Dr. Sampat’s office, 1655 S. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free support group for caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s/dementia. The program is offered on the first Wednesday of the month. The program offers emotional support, information about coping with stress and managing difficult situations. For more information, please call (800) 727-3900.
Nov. 14
National Philanthropy Day celebration and awards
luncheon
WHEN 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse, 796 W. Evan Hewes Highway, El Centro
INFO Join us for a gathering of community leaders, volunteers and philanthropists to celebrate the impact of philanthropy benefiting the Imperial Valley, and to thank those individuals and businesses that have made exceptional contributions of their time, spirit and support to make the Imperial Valley a better place to live. Please visit www.ivcommunityfoundation.org for additional event details, registration and sponsorship information, award descriptions and award nomination forms. Award nominations are due Oct. 25.
Dec. 12 Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernadez
WHEN Dec. 12 and 13. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
WHERE Jimmie Cannon Performing Arts Theater, 2001 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro
INFO The Imperial Valley Community Foundation is pleased to welcome back internationally recognized Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández for their special “Merry-Achi Christmas Concert” which includes traditional mariachi music, Mexican posada songs, and favorite Christmas classics. Food will be available for purchase. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Individual tickets run from $25 to $55. All seats are reserved/assigned and can be purchased at https:// ivcommunityfoundation.simpletix.com. The online ticketing site will allow guests to view the event seating chart and to select their desired seats from the comfort of home, or even from their mobile device.
Dec. 14
Army-Navy game
WHEN Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25, 569 Broadway St., El Centro
INFO Come and enjoy the only game where everyone playing is willing to give all for everyone watching. That’s right! The Army vs. Navy Game. For more up to date information, please check out the event on Facebook Army-Navy Game at Post 25.