FOOD & DRINK

EL CENTRO – The El Centro Aquatic Center (ECAC), is kicking off this summer with a pool party on Saturday, June 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This event is the season opener for the Lazy River. Admission is free, but Small Cabanas rentals are $60 for the evening and Large Cabanas are $100 for the evening. The Cabanas must be paid for by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9. The party features music and local food and refreshment vendors.

Far South/Border North is a California Creative Corps arts program for the counties, led by the city of San Diego and implemented through a bi-county regional collaborative, according to the city.

Just a quick note to bring attention to a 2.6 million Art grant awarded to 60 artists from San Diego and Imperial Counties.

BRAWLEY – The annual Branding Iron Gala is scheduled for Thursday, June 29, with cocktails starting at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at the Stockmen’s Club, 275 Marjorie Avenue. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley hosts this event and strongly encourages...

IMPERIAL – The Imperial Valley Choral Society and Imperial Valley College presented Sunday, June 4, a musical romp through California’s past 100-year history as told in song and dialogue at the Pioneers’ Museum. The premise of the show was a conductor from 1923 who was magically transported...

HOLTVILLE – The City of Holtville is hosting an Ice Cream Social fundraiser on Friday, June 9, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Holt Park at 570 Holt Road. The Holtville Fire Department, PK’s Krazy Kravings, and Cricket Wireless will be at the event featuring games and more.

((4th Grade students taking a walk through California)....They will not even leave their classroom. Dogwood Elementary School will present the Walk Through California. Thursday and Friday the students will experience the diversde geaography of California, as well as the History, bringing key moments and key figures to life. The students will experience the birth of California during the Spanish colonization period, the Gold rush and the challenges faced by early settlers. They will be led by experienced educators throughout the two days. The Walk is aligned with the 4th grade California content standards, ensuring that it compliments the curriculum and reinforces classroom learning. The two day presentation will run from 8:30 to 11 am and from 12 noon to 2:30 pm at dogwood's MPR 44 Correll Road in Heber.

The Imperial Valley Pioneers Museum will host a Thirsty Third Thursday event. Local author Brian McNeece will present a new documentary about Imperial County Congressman Philip David Swing. Swing played a key role in Imperial Valley history is championing the construction of Hoover Dam. The presentation will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the museum on Aten Road. There is a $10 fee that will be used to benefit the museums archival digitization.

(Everyone is invited to a major Pool Party)....It is being held this Saturday. It will be the Elk Centro Aquatic Center Summer Kick-Off Party. It will run from 6 pm to 10 pm. the event marks the season opener for the Lazy River and it promises an unforgettable experience for the entire community. Small Cabanas are $60 for the evening and the Large Cabanas are $100 for the evening. The Cabanas must be paid for by Friday, June 9th by 8 pm. The party will include local vendors selling delectable foods and refreshments, and DJ Robert Flynt will provide the music. Admission to the event is absolutely free. If you need more information contact the El Centro Aquatic Center.

EL CENTRO — Television viewers in Imperial Valley will get the opportunity this summer, to watch a series produced by movie director Ryan Brandt, who grew up in Brawley. “The Man from Jalisco” is a fictional story of an immigrant from Jalisco, Mexico who made Imperial Valley his second home. Issues surrounding the story are water rights involving drug cartels in Jalisco, farmers, and water rights advocates in Imperial Valley.

(A Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Imperial Valley)....It is an Ice Cream Social. It will be held Friday at Holt Park. The event will run from 5-8 pm and will feature food vendors, PK's Krazy Kravings, as well as Ice Cream. The event is being hosted by the City of Holtville.

(County Library's Summer Reading Programs).....Summer Reading Programs are being offered at all Branches of the County Library. The Theme is Find Your Voice. At the Calipatria Branch they are featuring themed story times, crafts, singing and snacks. The program allows participants to win prizes by reading books. Registration is currently open, just drop by the library and sign-up. All Library programs are free. Children's program ages pre-school to 11, 3pm tp 5pm every Thursday, June 22 thru July 27th. Teen program for ages 12 to 17, 3pm to 5pm every Wednesday, June 21 thru July 26. For details, call the Calipatria Branch of the County Library. Summer Reading Find Your Voice Programs are also available at the County Library Branches in Salton City, Holtville and Heber.

The big picture: Dr. Lindsay Boik-Price says: "Drinking harms you in many ways. " In the news: New research is showing that heavy drinking during your younger years puts your body at risk due to negative "effects on muscle mass" in your middle and older years. This finding has direct...

IMPERIAL – “The Park After Dark” happening Saturday, May 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Eager Park. This event will feature live music, Lucha Libre, food vendors, a beer garden and more. You are asked to bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the concert. The event is free. If you need more information contact the City of Imperial Parks and Recreation Department by phone (760) 355-3316 or email parks@cityofimperial.org.

IMPERIAL – The Imperial Valley Master Chorale will host “The Musical Mystery Magical Ghost Train,” Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at the Pioneers Museum across from Imperial Valley College. The performance is based on the question if you woke up and discovered you had been asleep...

IMPERIAL- Adding to their list of events, the Imperial Public Library played host to an adult cooking class on Thursday, May 25, where attendees learned tips and tricks for making sushi at home along with Japanese steamed dumplings. The options on the cooking class menu consisted of a California roll,...

(Cattle Call Royalty Contestants).....There are 7 contestants seeking a crown in the 67th annual Brawley Cattle Call Queen coronation. The first Cattle Call Queen was crowned in 1956. On May 30th The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley announced the contestants vying for a Royalty spot. Aydria Macarenas is the only contestant running for Queen. Kalysta Stanley and Jordan Santana are running for Teen Queen, Savanna Hernandez and Italia Marquez are running for Junior Queen, and Kelsey Stanley and Emilia Morales are competing for Little Miss. The deadline to submit an application was May 21. The contestants will be meeting every week preparing for the contest and coronation in October.. The 2023 Brawley Cattle Call Queen Royalty Contest theme is Long Live Cowgirls....Past, Present, or Future.. Cattle Call Week is in November.