‘Imperial News’ Archives
63rd Holtville Carrot Festival Kicks Off this Weekend
The 63rd Holtville Carrot Festival Kicks Off this Weekend It’s that time of year again! The 63rd annual Holtville Carrot Festival kicks off this Friday with the Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Imperial Valley Swiss Club and continues with tons of festivities throughout the next week. The Chamber of Commerce banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. with no-host cocktails. Dinner will be served from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a ceremonies will take place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carrot Festival royalty will be crowned, Holtville’s Citizen of the Year will be named, and Mayor Colleen Ludwig will give [...]
Red Cross Introduces New Disaster Response Associate
News Flash Dear Chiefs, First Responders, Fellow Red Crossers and Friends of the American Red Cross: Frist, please receive my sincere wishes for a terrific New Year and a heartfelt thank you for all the support you have provided our local Red Cross during the past year. With these greetings also receive the good news and introduction of Elizabeth Enriquez who began her duties as Disaster Response Associate on Monday January 4, 2010 at the Imperial Valley Service Center-San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. Elizabeth is a New York native who graduated from SUNY (State [...]
Imperial Valley Business Showcase
The 12th Annual Imperial Valley Business Showcase will be from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. January 14, 2010 in the Preble Building at the Imperial Valley Expo in Imperial. The display floor for Business Showcase 2010 will fill fast and businesses interested in participating should reserve space as soon as possible. The purpose of the annual show is to provide businesses the opportunity to promote and market to Valley businesses and residents. This year, we once again will be encouraging businesses to sell products and services at the Showcase. There also will be opportunities for networking, [...]
Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit
Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2010 Announced (El Centro, CA) - The Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce its 2010 Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit & Expo which will be held March 16-18. Now in its third year, the summit will take place at the Quechan Casino and Resort in Winterhaven in Imperial Valley, California. The 2010 theme, “Growing California’s Green Economy,” will center on bringing investments in renewable energy projects and developing a green collar workforce in Imperial Valley. “With over 40,000 [...]
In Other Words
Strange Doings In Holtville Again; Saying Goodbye to Some Good Guys In Brawley WE’RE NOT SURE WHY HOLTVILLE HAS such a difficult time accepting new ideas and people. But it does. You’d think a city would want to encourage people to come there, work there and spend money there. But it is still very difficult for anyone to get established in this little community and even more difficult to run a successful business out of it. As a business owner in that community for the last 19 years, I’ve seen it time and again where someone has a good idea for a business, but gets little or no [...]
Thousands Raised For Arthritis Foundation
Thousands Raised For Arthritis Foundation At IV Mall Jingle Walk By Chris Furguson Dozens of walkers, runners and dog owners descended on the Imperial Valley Mall on December 5, 2009 for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk benefitting the Arthritis Foundation. As of press time, over seven thousand dollars was raised or pledged during the event. The event was designed to raise funds for an future arthritis clinic to be located in the Imperial Valley. “The money we raise today will remain in the community,” said Melanie Cruz-Walsh, a member of the Arthritis Foundation board. Walsh, who [...]
Imperial Hosts The Farmer’s Market
By Jorge Villalobos This past Tuesday, the City of Imperial held their second Farmer's Market event . The event ran from 4:00 pm through 8:00 pm and featured a plethora of vendor booths, attractions and entertainment. People of all ages and families of all sizes were invited to partake in the festivities, there was something for everyone. The main entertainment consisted of Greg and Michelle Tribado, two singers and entertainers from Brawley. They made sure the crowd was up and dancing as they sang various country/western songs, they even sang a couple of duets such as Tim McGraw and [...]
Decorate Safely for the Holiday Season
Keep your holidays injury-free with these important safety tips from Safe Kids USA and the United States Fire Administration Washington, DC — In addition to food, family, and gifts, decorations are one of the reasons that many look forward to the holiday season. While candles, Christmas trees, and other decorations are part of the holiday spirit, they can pose fire and poisoning hazards, especially to curious children. Safe Kids USA and the United States Fire Administration remind parents and caregivers to take a few precautions when decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and [...]
Black Friday Remains Big Event
Black Friday Remains Big Event For Local Consumers By Chris Furguson Similar to scenes across the country, thousands of shoppers burned the midnight oil at a special Black Friday event at the Imperial Valley Mall on November 27. Hundreds were in line for stores like Aeropostale, the Disney Store, Forever 21 and Anchor Blue, although many weren’t searching for gifts beyond the immediate family. “I’m just here for me and my kids,” said one customer in the over 400 person line at Aeropostale. “I’m not thinking about shopping for anyone else right now. A similar sentiment [...]
Resources For Fire Departments
Congressman Bob Filner Votes To Boost Resources For Fire Departments Congressman Bob Filner voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. At a time when many towns and cities are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act invests in vital firefighter assistance programs that allow local fire departments to provide training, purchase equipment and vehicles, and hire personnel. “This bill provides critical funding to safeguard our homes, our neighborhoods [...]
