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Memorial Day 2012 in Imperial County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Imperial County, CA. Find the area Calexico events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Calexico

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Calexico marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Activities at The Gym

from:Calexico Recreation Department

Open Gym Youth 8-12 yrs. Sat. 12:00-1:45 p.m Mon. 6:00-7:45 pm Teen 13-17 yrs. Wed 6:00-7:45 p.m. Sun. 12:00-1:45 pm $1.00 Adults 18 & over Sun. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $2.00...

City of Calexico State of the City Address

from:City of Calexico

City of Calexico Mayor Daniel F. Romero will present the annual State of the City Address. The event will take place at City Hall, 608 Heber Avenue in the Fernando...

Call For Artists: ShAcKinG Up ThE aRtS

from:Calexico Chamber of Commerce

If you would like to participate, please call to sign up. It will soon be 2 years since the 7.2 Earthquake that happened on April 4, 2010. We are looking for pieces of arts that...

City of Calexico Community Services Department News - March/April 2012

from:City of Calexico

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Man identified in fatal car collision

CALEXICO, CA - The Calexico man who died after being hit by a pick-up truck yesterday morning has been identified. The Imperial County Coroner's Office has identified the...

Girls Softball Sign-ups in Calexico

from:Calexico Recreation Department

2012 Spring Girls Softball What: Desert Sun Girls Softball ages 3yrs to 14 yrs Sign-Up Starting from January to February Dates: Wednesday and Thursday @ Camarena Library from...

City of Calexico Community Services Department News - Jan/Feb 2012

from:City of Calexico

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Calexico, California with AmericanTowns Calexico Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Imperial County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Calexico organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Calexico is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Calexico

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Calexico area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Calexico in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Calexico Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Calexico, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

City Of Calexico And Salvation Army Distributed Gift Baskets

from:City of Calexico

The City of Calexico and the Salvation Army joined together for a Christmas gift basket program. Dozens of families came to City Hall where they were greated by Captain...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Call for Artists -- Black and White

from:Calexico Unified School District

The Calexico Arts Commission is having an exhibit: 3rd Annual Black & White If you would like to participate, please call to sign up. All mediums will be accepted, including...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Calexico Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Calexico Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Calexico elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Library Fundraiser

from:Calexico Unified School District

We are having a fundraiser at the library... WANNA HELP? Only a limited number of people will get to take advantage of this offer :) We have ANUALS of the ENCYCLOPEDIA AMERICANA...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Calexico and across the country. With...

The City of Calexico Recreation Department News - Programs for Seniors October 2011

from:Calexico Recreation Department

Click here to view the Programs for Seniors October 2011 Calendar Listings

Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Carnegie Technology Center Offers Free Internet Classes!

from:Camarena Memorial Library

Basic Internet Searching: You will learn basic Internet searching & terminology. Basic Email: You will learn all about e-mail, including sending, receiving, forwarding,...

Guitar Lessons in Calexico

from:Calexico Recreation Department

ONE MORE ACTIVITY available at the Calexico Recreation Department starting next week! When : Mondays & Wednesday 5:30-6:20 p.m. Beginners 6:30-7:20 p.m. Intermediates...

Modesto Celebrated in New Book

New from Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series is Modesto. In over 200 vintage photographs and postcards, repeat author Carl P. Baggese shares the history of the...

Call for Artsits: Remembering The Beatles

from:City of Calexico

Call For Artists And Collectors The Calexico Arts Commission is having an exhibit: Remembering The Beatles. If you would like to participate, please call to sign up. Show...

Families For Literacy

from:Calexico Recreation Department

This program is for families who participate in our Adult Literacy Program (improving their English reading skills) and have a child under 5 years old. It is a fun time for...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for California CA

We have the best California apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of California. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms...

Healthy Choices for a Healthy Life

from:Calexico Unified School District

Healthy Choices for a Healthy Life A community event to bring together community leaders and residents to make a movement for healthy change. Attendees will enjoy nutrition...

Back to School for Calexico - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Calexico! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Calexico Carnegie Technology Center Fundraiser

from:Calexico Unified School District

The Carnegie Technology Center has been open for 21/2 years. With your help, we were able to restore this historic building to its present splendor. Now we need your help to...

Camarena Memorial Library Closed for Inventory

from:Camarena Memorial Library

Camarena Memorial Library Closed for Inventory from August 3-11, 2011. Regular Hours will resume on Monday August 15, 2011

City Of Calexico Community Services Department Newsletter - July/August 2011

from:City of Calexico

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Suspected counterfeiter arrested

Police in Mexicali have arrested a man they say has been counterfeiting U.S. dollars as well as passports and other documents. Officers say a tip from a citizen led them...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Family Literacy Picnic

from:Camarena Memorial Library

Low reading levels are common in the Imperial County. Support literacy and family functioning by participating and joining us for this FREE event! Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011 ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee Public Workshop Meeting Agenda for April 18, 2011

from:City of Calexico

Call To Order And Attendance Pledge of Allegiance Approval Of Agenda Announcements/Public Comments: Each person wishing to address the Committee regarding items not on...

City Of Calexico 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee – Public Workshop

from:City of Calexico

The Committee welcomes your participation in the upcoming public workshop. This is an opportunity for public input to be taken into consideration when the Committee determines...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

2011 Spring Art Festival Extravaganza

We are having an art exhibit at the Calexico Cultural Arts Center next week. The reception will be on Thursday. Guest of Honor Lydia Espiriti Date : April 11-14, 2011 ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

Make a difference in Calexico! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Calexico area and around...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

Calexico Recreation Department Playmania

from:Calexico Recreation Department

Children 7-12 years of age are invited to join us for some Crazy Fun Relays and some Exciting Obstacle Courses. All participants will receive a small snack. T-shirts available...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for Animals

Mike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them....

The City of Calexico Community Services Department Newsletter - March-April 2011

from:Calexico Recreation Department

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves Lives

Something didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the...

City Of Calexico 2010 General Tax Citizen Oversight Advisory Committee Public Workshop Meeting

from:City of Calexico

The Committee welcomes your participation in the upcoming public workshop. This is an opportunity for public input to be taken into consideration when the Committee...

2011 Calexico Tiny Tots Olympics

from:Calexico Recreation Department

Children 2-6 years of age are invited to join the Annual Tiny Tots Olympics. Olympians participate in the “running of the torch” ceremony and a variety of loony and whimsical...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ...