(October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month)…Several activities are planned.

Tuesday the Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On October 2nd Chili’s Restaurant at the IV Mall will host the Amber Bryant Memorial Fundraiser. On Wednesday, October 3rd Woman haven will host the 15th Annual March Against Domestic Violence. The March proceeds from the Courthouse in El Centro down Main Street to the Town Square at 7th and Main. On Thursday October 4th they will hold the Amber Bryant Memorial Jump at the Ricochet Reek Center in Imperial. On Friday October 12th it will be the 4th Annual Mariposa Award Fundraiser Gala at the IV Expo in the Plaza de la Cultural. Thursday October 25th is Purple Thursday. Everyone is asked to wear purple to raise awareness of Domestic Violence.