Events in Yuma and El Centro
Calipatria Foundation & Calipatria Veterans Legion Post 135
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
$12 plate
-Eggs, Bacon, Sausage
-Pancakes
-Coffee or Orange Juice
Saturday June 15, 2024
7-10 A.M.
134 E Main St
Calipatria Foundation Location
Questions contact
Lourdes Jasso (818)326-6649
Hector Cervantes (760)554-6068
The importance of voting will be front and center at the upcoming Cesar Chavez Celebration in Brawley, with free interactive arts activities and theatrical sketches. The VIVA MAZE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ARTS PROJECT, organized by Los Amigos de la Comunidad, Inc., (funded by a FAR SOUTH/BORDER NORTH grant), unites local artists (painters, actors, crafts, cosplayers, singers, etc.) in educating and encouraging the Imperial Valley community to engage in civic activities, specifically promoting “your vote is your voice.” Local award-winning filmmaker Roy Dorantes is the project’s Lead Artist/Practitioner; he brought the artists together and worked with them in creating the activities, and will oversee the interactive presentation during the Chavez Celebration event and other VIVA events countywide through August.
LADLC Executive Director Eric Reyes said, “Voting is essential to healthy communities where the voices of many are heard, not just a few. Voting is an opportunity to express our vision and demands about whom we choose to represent us and make our voice heard.”
What: VIVA MAZE Project will provide arts activities and presentations focused on civic engagement
Where: Cesar Chavez Celebration, 400 Main Street, Brawley
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024; 3PM-6PM
The Cesar Chavez Celebration runs from 3PM-11PM, featuring a concert from the legendary group TIERRA THE LEGACY, a Selena tribute, boxing and lucha libre, local music groups, and the annual “Si Se Puede” recognitions, this year going to legendary musician Rocky Padilla and baseball legend Sergio Romo.
Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser that was started in 1995 after our son Frankie and his friend Nathan Mata were killed in a car accident on December 4, 1993 in Calipatria. Frankie had just graduated in June from Brawley Union High School. Our event will be held at Hinojosa Park in Brawley, Ca. We will have live entertainment, Deep Pit BBQ plates for $12.00, (drive thru available) and our softball, and horseshoe tournaments. We will also raffle a 75 inch Toshiba 4K UHD Smart Fire TV and other prizes. It is our goal to raise money so that we may award scholarships to Brawley Union High and Calipatria High school seniors who will be attending college. In 2023, the Foundation awarded $16,900 in Scholarships to a total of 46 graduating seniors. Thanks to the Community of Imperial Valley for their continued support.
Imperial Valley– Caltrans welcomes the public to bring non-hazardous, unwanted household items to the Clean California Dump Day in both El Centro and Brawley. Caltrans will have staff on-site to accept approved waste and debris free of charge on Saturday, December 16, from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. (*or until capacity is reached at the site).
· 1102 Montenegro Way, El Centro CA 92243 – Caltrans El Centro Maintenance Yard
· 200 South Palm Ave, Brawley CA 92227 – Caltrans Brawley Maintenance Yard
The dump day events are part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative, a sweeping $1.2 billion, multiyear clean-up effort led by Caltrans to keep roads and waterways free of litter, create thousands of jobs and transform state and local public spaces through beautification efforts. As part of the litter collection component, Caltrans is hosting free dump day events where the public can dispose of household waste safely and properly for free to decrease highway debris and illegal dumping. Caltrans District 11 has held more than 40 such events in San Diego and Imperial Counties since launching Clean California in Summer 2021.
Prohibited items that will not be accepted include hazardous waste (batteries, paint, oils, flammables, etc.), construction debris (concrete, dirt, asphalt, asbestos), compressed gas, aerosols, treated wood waste, refrigerators, and freezers. Four mattresses and four tires separated from the rims per household will be accepted. Scheduled events and prohibited items are subject to change. For more information and prohibited items please visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-11/popular-links/freedumpster.
Caltrans reminds motorists to properly secure and tarp all cargo loads prior to driving. Transporting unsecured loads is unsafe, illegal, and pollutes California’s roads and waterways. Loads that are not tied down, enclosed, or secured by tarps or other means, may not be accepted.
Southern Border Broadband Consortium (SBBC) will host an enrollment event in Imperial County on Friday, November 17th, as part of a statewide initiative to promote the Affordable Connectivity Program’s (ACP) discounted high-speed home internet option.
SBBC, IVBRC and IVEDC will open its doors to the community, offering in-person enrollment assistance to eligible households. The event will be held at the Imperial Valley Business Resource Center from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, providing residents with the opportunity to learn more about the program and sign up for discounted high-speed home internet service. The Affordable Connectivity Program is designed to make high-speed internet more accessible for families in need. SBBC is committed to fostering digital inclusion and ensuring that every household can access high-quality affordable internet.
ACP Event Details:
Location: Imperial Valley Business Resource Center
Address: 2415 Imperial Business Park Drive, Suite A Imperial, CA 92253
Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bilingual Support: Spanish and English
Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley & Skating Grace have partnered up to provide a “Halloween Roller Bash” family roller skate night.
This event will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the BGCIV- Brawley Unit which is located at 165 S. Plaza St., Brawley.
Both roller skates and rollerblades are welcome during the event; however, skateboards, scooters and bicycles are not permitted. Participants are responsible for bringing their own skates, and children must have a parent or guardian present.
Disco lighting and family-friendly music will be played, concession stand, and costume contest will take place during the event. Attendees are encouraged to wear glow stick necklaces and bracelets. Limited skate rentals available for $5
For more information about this event contact the main office at 760-344-3354. Like and follow Skating Grace & Boys & Girls Clubs of Imperial Valley The Club at The Teen Center Brawley for more updates and future events!!
BBI Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner
Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and delicious food at the BBI Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner! Get ready to step into a world of suspense and play detective as you try to solve a thrilling murder case.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM, the event will kick off at Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Avenue, Brawley, CA 92227. The venue will be transformed into an immersive setting, perfect for this captivating murder mystery experience.
Put on your finest attire and don’t forget your mask! This event promises an evening of entertainment, laughter, and surprises. You’ll have the chance to interact with intriguing characters, gather clues, and piece together the puzzle to unveil the murderer.
Whether you’re a seasoned detective or new to the world of murder mysteries, this event is open to all. Grab your friends, family, or colleagues and prepare for a night of suspenseful fun.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling event! Get your tickets now and get ready to immerse yourself in the BBI Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner.
Cattle Call Rodeo will be November 10, 11 and 12, 2023. Unlike most professional sports where the teams and the lineups are known well in advance, the roster of cowboys and cowgirls competing in a rodeo is a last-minute affair.
Visitors will enjoy an old-fashioned, fast-action rodeo sure to please people of all ages! The Cattle Call Rodeo starts each performance with an opening ceremony followed by the Rough and Tough Wild Horse Race. There will be six PRCA events that include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping and Bull Riding. WPRA will feature the always exciting Barrel Race and then on to Team Penning which features five teams of local cowboys and cowgirls competing for the fastest time penning three steers. No rodeo would be complete without our fantastic bullfighters and rodeo clowns! The kids will enjoy our pre-show dollar dig and the crowd-pleasing mutton busting. Sunday is Family Day, bring the kids early and enjoy the free pony rides and petting zoo.
Cattle Call Rodeo will be November 10, 11 and 12, 2023. Unlike most professional sports where the teams and the lineups are known well in advance, the roster of cowboys and cowgirls competing in a rodeo is a last-minute affair.
Visitors will enjoy an old-fashioned, fast-action rodeo sure to please people of all ages! The Cattle Call Rodeo starts each performance with an opening ceremony followed by the Rough and Tough Wild Horse Race. There will be six PRCA events that include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping and Bull Riding. WPRA will feature the always exciting Barrel Race and then on to Team Penning which features five teams of local cowboys and cowgirls competing for the fastest time penning three steers. No rodeo would be complete without our fantastic bullfighters and rodeo clowns! The kids will enjoy our pre-show dollar dig and the crowd-pleasing mutton busting. Sunday is Family Day, bring the kids early and enjoy the free pony rides and petting zoo.
