AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Calexico California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:27:56 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the city of Calexico Community Services Newsletter - Nov-Dec,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/community-services-newsletter-november-12-2009-233582 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/community-services-newsletter-november-12-2009-233582 Government and Politics Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Call to sign up or come visit us. Introduction to the Internet - Learn how to use a search engine - Learn how to copy & paste - Learn how to... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/free-internet-classes-at-the-carnegie-technology-center-229598 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/free-internet-classes-at-the-carnegie-technology-center-229598 Schools and Libraries Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view news about "Veteran's Day Ceremony in Calexico" http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/veteran-s-day-ceremony-in-calexico-229398 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/veteran-s-day-ceremony-in-calexico-229398 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/bard/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-imperial-county-227236 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/bard/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-imperial-county-227236 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 If you like music and enjoy dancing, this is a new fun way to get fit and stay healthy. Boys & Girls 8-14 year olds Monday, Tuesday &... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/zumba-for-kids-in-calexico-community-center-223373 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/zumba-for-kids-in-calexico-community-center-223373 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Learn how to play guitar fast and easy. For students with little or no experience Date and Time: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 5:50:... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/guitar-class-at-the-cultural-arts-center-220459 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/guitar-class-at-the-cultural-arts-center-220459 Schools and Libraries Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Calexico, CA - The State of California faces severe water shortages after years of drought. Clearly one of the biggest crisis facing California is... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/state-of-california-water-issue-could-devastate-local-economy-220340 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/state-of-california-water-issue-could-devastate-local-economy-220340 Government and Politics Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Alexandra Balestrieri Jennifer Cuellar Kyle Herrera Elizabeth Lopez Curated by Kyle Herrera Venue : Steppling Art Gallery, San Diego State... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/obscured-eye-exhibit-opening-219250 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/obscured-eye-exhibit-opening-219250 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Help a child read. Help a child dream. Can you imagine your childhood without your favorite stories? Neither can we. But the fact is that most... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/read-for-the-record-217377 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/read-for-the-record-217377 Schools and Libraries Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Electric Company Circuit Tour is a free, 90-minute multi-media experience for families. The revolutionary show has become a sensation in schools,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/electric-company-circuit-tour-217482 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/electric-company-circuit-tour-217482 Schools and Libraries Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Calexico Business Improvement District is inviting non-profit agencies to participate in a Halloween Carnival being organized in the downtown... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/halloween-carnival-in-the-downtown-area-216221 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/halloween-carnival-in-the-downtown-area-216221 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the city of Calexico Community Services Newsletter - September 11,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/community-services-newsletter-september-11-2009-213467 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/community-services-newsletter-september-11-2009-213467 Government and Politics Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Reduce stress, burn calories, build muscle strength & increase your cardiovascular health. Starts on Tues., Sept. 8, 2009 Days:... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/walking-club-in-calexico-211103 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/walking-club-in-calexico-211103 Sports and Recreation Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Open Gym Youth 8-12 yrs. Sat. & Sun. 12:00-1:50p.m.$1.00 Teen 13-17 yrs Mon & Wed 6:00-7:50 p.m. $1.00 Adults 18 & over Sundays... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/basketball-for-all-in-calexico-211199 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/basketball-for-all-in-calexico-211199 Sports and Recreation Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 If u enjoy crocheting ot you would like to learn, join us. Learn how to crochet blankets, scarves, hats, and shawls and Enjoy the company of... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/chain-gang-crocheting-club-210203 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/chain-gang-crocheting-club-210203 Sports and Recreation Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Camarena Memorial Library and The Recreation Department invites you to a morning at the Library, to enjoy a good classic movie with some old &... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/friday-morning-movies-at-the-library-for-senior-citizens-210387 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/calexico/news/friday-morning-movies-at-the-library-for-senior-citizens-210387 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-calexico-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-calexico-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600