Nathalia Teixeira

By NATHALIA TEIXEIRA Special to this Newspaper Soroptimist International of El Centro and community members pose for a photo to celebrate 114 years

EL CENTRO – From Mexicali for 17 years to El Centro for a year, Noelani Dance Academy is creating a space for cultural learning and personal growth.

EL CENTRO — Desde Mexicali por 17 años hasta El Centro por un año, Noelani Dance Academy está creando un espacio de aprendizaje cultural y crecimiento personal.

The Tri-Tip Cook-Off entrance is shown at the Blues, Brews & BBQ event, featuring the 11th Annual Tri-Tip Cook-Off in downtown Imperial, in March 2023. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF IMPERIAL

BRAWLEY – Too Cute Kitten Rescue, a nonprofit organization that “rescues, rehomes, and advocates for neonatal kittens and moms through community togetherness,” is in a zoning dispute with the City of Brawley as the organization is having difficulties renewing its business license.

Students from around Imperial County line the stage of the Jimmie Cannon Theater for the Performing Arts for the 2024 Imperial County Spelling Bee, held Thursday, March 21, in El Centro. PHOTO COURTESY IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

BRAWLEY – As the anticipation builds for the second annual Chabela festival, organizers are gearing up for another successful event filled with lively competition, tantalizing flavors and community support. Scheduled

Sure Helpline Center Lead Advocate and Human Resources Manager Johana Ramirez speaks during the 2024 Suicide Prevention Awareness Conference at Imperial Valley College on Thursday, March 14, in Imperial. PHOTO COURTESY SURE HELPLINE CENTER FACEBOOK

IMPERIAL VALLEY — Libraries are the fountain of resources for improving literacy and education within their communities.

ShimmyMob Team Imperial Valley rehearses for the dance flash mob to be held on Saturday, May 11, at Bucklin Park in El Centro.