CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS
TODAY Star Route 4-H Club meeting
WHEN 6 p.m. WHERE Farm Credit Services Building, 485 Business Parkway in Imperial INFO The agenda will include Election of Officers, National 4-H Week and County Barbecue tickets. For more information call Mary Ann Smith at 760-554-0998.
Master Chorale rehearsal
WHEN 6:15 p.m. today (Mondays) WHERE Imperial Valley College, Room 305, 380 E. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO We will be getting ready for our Cattle Call Show in October. We would love to have anyone that likes to sing join us. For more information call Mike Nicholas at 760352-1000 or Denny Lang at 760-791-6056.
‘Imagine this…’ story writing contest
WHEN Today to Nov. 1
INFO Farm Smart is sponsoring “Imagine this…” story writing contest, California Foundation for Agriculture in the classroom. Students (grades three to eight) are invited to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events (Common Core State Standards, W.38.3) based on accurate information about California agriculture. Your student could be a published author. Winning stories are illustrated by high school students and published in a book. Teachers are encouraged to please let us know if you plan on participating. We are available to help facilitate your contest, provide inspiration and support your efforts. For more information call 760-356-3067.
Polynesian dance classes (Hawaiian/Tahitian)
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today to Sept. 28 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
WHERE Ricochet Center, 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial
INFO Cost is $7 per class. Instructor is Bertha White. Kids, teens and adults are welcome. For more information call 619-623-2472.
Mt. Signal 4-H Club meeting/registration
WHEN 7 p.m. Sept. 13
WHERE Farm Bureau Building, conference room, 1000 Broadway, El Centro INFO We are also going to have a registration, general information for 2016-2017 Project for the Year. For more information contact Kelley Jackson, Mt. Signal 4-H community leader at 760-455-2667.
Meet with the mayor
WHEN 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 to Sept. 27 (Tuesdays)
WHERE 608 Heber Ave. Calexico
INFO The mayor is interested in your views of our community and this time will be dedicated for you to voice your concerns, offer potential solutions to improve our city and discuss community happenings with the mayor. All are welcome and encouraged to meet with Mayor Castro. To avoid long wait times, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 760-768-2102 to make an appointment.
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous
WHEN 10 a.m. Sept. 13 and Sept. 15 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
WHERE 564 Broadway, El Centro INFO Newcomers are welcome. English and Spanish is spoken. For more information call Merry at 442-283-5274 or Loraine at 760-352-1923.
Humane Society of Imperial County-Save the Pitties Adoption
WHEN Sept. 13 to Sept. 17 noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays)
WHERE Humane Society of Imperial County, 1575 W. Pico Ave., El Centro INFO Adoption cost is $50 and includes: Vaccinations up to date for a year, microchipped, spayed/neutered, one free grooming with Awesome Pawz and free health examination with a local veterinarian. Excludes dogs under 10 months of age.
Roald Dahl celebration at Heber
WHEN 5 p.m. Sept. 13
WHERE Imperial County Free Library Heber Branch, 1132 Heber Ave., Heber INFO You are invited to come and have a splendiferous time with activities and games to celebrate Roald Dahl, the author who created “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “The BFG” and many more. For more information call 442-265-7131.
Teen life skills workshops
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21 WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO The workshops will help teens learn strategies for life. Topics are setting and achieving goals, setting up your personal budget, exercise and your health and raffles and special prizes at the mini conference. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or http://calexicolibrary.org/ step
Roald Dahl celebration at Salton City
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14
WHERE Imperial County Free Library Salton City Branch, 1209 Van Burean Road, Salton City
INFO You are invited to come and have a splendiferous time with activities and games to celebrate Roald Dahl, the author who created “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “The BFG” and many more. For more information call 760-604-6956.
Infant, child, adult CPR, AED and first aid certification
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 WHERE Medic First/Villa Lara Apartments (Community Room), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/ Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $65 per person. Ideal training for school teachers, P.E. teachers, child care providers, school bus drivers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others how 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 program. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information call 760-455-3832 or visit www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or https:// www.facebook.com/ MedicFirst
Preschool story time
WHEN 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 to Oct. 12 (Wednesdays)
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave. in Calexico
INFO Open to children from 3 to 5 yearsold. Help your child acquire important pre-literacy skills needed for kindergarten by bringing him/her to our story time program. Your child will enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, crafts, exercises and will interact with other children. The program alternates weekly between English and Spanish. For more information contact the library at 760-768-2170 or visit its website at http://calexicolibrary.org
Pediatric-adult CPR, AD and first aid certification
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 WHERE Medic First/Villa Lara Apartments (Community Room), 2371 Myrtle Road (behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/ Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO The class is in Spanish. Cost is $65 per person. Ideal training for school teachers, P.E. teachers, coaches, personal trainers, security guards and others how want to learn life saving skills. This comprehensive program helps meet diverse job requirements for pediatric health and OSHA safety training. EMSA approved training programs. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. For more information call 760-455-3832 or visit www.medicfirstaidcpr.com
Roald Dahl celebration at Holtville
WHEN 4 p.m. Sept. 14
WHERE Imperial County Free Library Holtville Branch, 101 E. Sixth St., Holtville INFO You are invited to come and have a splendiferous time with activities and games to celebrate Roald Dahl, the author who created “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “The BFG” and many more. For more information call 760-356-2385.
2016 Welcome Back Teachers Dinner
WHEN Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 15 WHERE The Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Ave., Brawley
INFO Dinner tickets are $20, first 100 teachers free and second 100 teachers cost is $10. Join us as we celebrate our local educators with a special dinner, giveaways, prizes and the awarding of the 2015-2016 Brawley Chamber Teacher of the Year. To purchase your dinner ticket or sponsor form visit www.brawleychamber.com. For any questions or more details contact Gracie at 760-344-3160 or gracie@brawleychamber.com
Roald Dahl celebration at Calipatria
WHEN 6 p.m. Sept. 15
WHERE Imperial County Free Library Calipatria Branch, 105 S. Lake Ave., Calipatria INFO You are invited to come and have a splendiferous time with activities and games to celebrate Roald Dahl, the author who created “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “The BFG” and many more. For more information call 760-348-2630.
American Heart Assoc. BLS Providers 2015G
WHEN 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 15 WHERE Villa Lara Apartments/Medic First, 2371 Myrtle Road (street behind Rogers & Rogers Nissan/Toyota dealers), Imperial
INFO Cost is $50. The BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to provide a wide variety of health care professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies provide CPR, use
AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed health care professionals. Intended audience is health care providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, residents or fellows or medical, nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers and other allied health personnel. AHA BLS Handbook is $17. Advance registration is required. For more information call 760-455-3832 or visit www.medicfirstaidcpr.com or https://facebook. com/MedicFirst
LGBTQ Leaders and Allies meeting
WHEN 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15
WHERE First Methodist Church, 312 S. Eighth St., Olive Street Center, El Centro INFO The purpose f the meeting is to continue brainstorming for the upcoming LGBTQ Convention Forum scheduled for Nov 4. Your participation is very important to support the efforts and for a safe Imperial County LGBT community. For more information call at 760-879-92092 or send an email to lgbtc4d@gmail.com
Imagine School fiesta
WHEN 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 WHERE Imagine School, 1150 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO There will be entertainment, free hot dogs and sodas. You are invited to join us.
Reading time
WHEN 11 a.m. Sept. 16
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO You are invited to bring your child 0-5 years of age for an hour of reading time. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
BUHS Class of 2018 barbecue kickoff dinner
WHEN 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 16
WHERE Brawley Lion’s Center, 225 A St., Brawley
INFO Tickets cost $10 and are available now. Walk-ins will be limited. The meals consist of barbacoa (barbecue), rice, beans, salad, dinner roll and a dessert. Beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go toward the Class of 2018 fundraising account, which provides the monies for the 2017 Prom along with Grad Nite 2018. For more information and to purchase tickets contact class adviser, Jason Contreras at jcontreras@brawleyhigh.org or call 760-312-5819, extension 4177.
Conversations in English
WHEN 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30 (Fridays)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, Olive Street Center, 312 S. Eighth Street, 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, hobbies. It’s a fun time to practice “saying it in English.” For more information call 760-352-2942.
Free Movie Night at the Park
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16 WHERE Eager Park, 10th and G streets (in front of the Imperial Public Library)
INFO Cub Scouts in Imperial will hold signups and Movie Night at the Park. Sign-up is open to boys from first to fifth grades, they and their parents are invited to attend. Drinks, popcorn and shaved ice will be available for sale. Bring a chair to sit. This event is sponsored by the Imperial Cub Scout Pack #4086. For more information contact Robert Amparano at 760-562-0185. Girl Scouts from K-12 are also welcome and a representative from the Girl Scouts will be also available at the park. Come and learn more about the Girls Scouts of the USA. For more information on the Girl Scouts contact Nina Esperanza Crabtree at 760-996-4497 or ncrabtree@sdgirlscouts.org
Humane Society of Imperial County National Pet Adoption Weekend at Pet Smart
WHEN 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 16; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 18
WHERE Pet Smart, 2180 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro
INFO Come join us for National Pet Adoption Weekend. You can adopt, foster, volunteer or donate.
American Legion Post 60 Friday night dinner
WHEN 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 and 30 WHERE American Legion Post 60, 509 G St. in Brawley
INFO The public is invited to attend and enjoy either charbroiled rib-eye steaks or baked Pacific cod with all fixings and dessert. For cost and more information call 760-344-3175.
Pet Appreciation Week main event
WHEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 WHERE Tractor Supply Co., 1850 Bradshaw Drive, El Centro
INFO The main event will include pet adoptions with the Humane Society, samples, giveaways, drawings for gift cards and other family friendly activities. In addition, deals on pet products from food and treats to toys and crates, will be featured from Sept. 14 to Sept. 18. Pet Appreciation Week is open to the public and all leashed, friendly pets. Several activities will take place during the main event, including pet adoptions and micro chipping by the Humane Society of Imperial Valley, Burke’s Dog Training information booth, 4-H petting zoo, FFA face-painting and taco cart. The main event of the day will be the second annual Pet Costume Contest. Sign-ups begin at 12:30 at the Customer Service desk in the store. The contest will begin at 1 p.m. For more information on pet adoption call the store at 760-312-9810 or visit facebook.com/ tractorsupplyco or TractorSupply.com
Free community music classes
WHEN 9 a.m. string classes (violin, viola and cello); 10 a.m. singing class; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. piano/keyboard class and from 11 a.m. to noon guitar Sept. 17 to May 27 (Saturdays)
WHERE First United Methodist Church, room 2 of the Quad Area, 312 S. Eighth St., El Centro
INFO The classes are free and all levels of musical experiences or none are welcome. Ages 5 to seniors are welcome. Just come by the music classes of your choice, get registered and begin your musical journey. For more information call 442-283-5714, 760-352-1942, 760-3556287 or 760-693-8068 or send an email to hopealda@gmail.com
Noche Mexicana dinner/dance
WHEN 6 p.m. to midnight Sept. 17 WHERE Sacred Heart Church Hall, 402 S. Imperial Ave., Brawley
INFO Tickets are $60 for couples and $35 for singles and includes: barbacoa plate, folkloric dance, silent auction and door prizes. Beer, wine and Mexican snacks will be sold. Proceeds will go to purchase an ultrasound unit. For more information contact Myriam at 760-7911405, myriam_f@sbcglobal.net or Lupe at 760-235-3548, laysmruiz@yahoo.com
Back to School Jam! backpack/school supplies giveaway
WHEN 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 WHERE Second Baptist Church, 187 W. Brighton Ave., El Centro
INFO It’s a first come first served, while supplies last, children must be present with parent/or guardian. There will also be jumper for the kids, food, music and games.
CA State Old Time Fiddlers holding a Jam Session
WHEN 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18
WHERE First United Methodist Church Fellowship, classroom 2 in the Quad, west of the Fellowship Hall at Eighth Street and Olive Avenue in El Centro
INFO All acoustic instruments players are invited to attend. Audience is also welcome. The event is free. For more information call Pete Preece at 760-353-1041.
Accion Meet, Greet and Eat
WHEN 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 WHERE Strangers West, 612 W. Main St., El Centro
INFO Join us for a casual hosted luncheon to network with business owners and other professionals. Learn about Accion’s loan program available for local businesses and hear from successful Accion clients representing every part of the Imperial Valley. RSVP by Sept. 14. For more information call Diana Moreno-Inman at 760-223-9394.
Let’s R.E.A.D. Book Club
WHEN 6:15 p.m. Sept. 19
WHERE Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave., Calexico
INFO We will discuss the book “Inferno” from Dan Brown. You must 18 years old or over. One title is chosen to read and discuss for each session. It is always a potluck. Bring a dish to share with the group at the book discussion. For more information call the library at 760-768-2170.
I.V. Gem & Mineral Society meeting
WHEN 7 p.m. Sept. 21
WHERE Gem & Mineral Building on the fairgrounds in Imperial
INFO Imperial Valley Gem & Mineral Society is a family-oriented nonprofit educational organization. It offers organized field trips to the local desert areas as well as educational meetings and various classes related to the earth sciences. For more information go to ivgms.org