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Sunday March 5
MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Ray Kroc Baseball Complex, Desert Sun Stadium GOING ON: One of Yuma’s biggest and most popular vintage vehicle shows, with rides for kids, food, vendors INFO: Call (928) 343-1715 or visit MidnightattheOasis.net
Monday March 6
BUNCO BASH WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Elks Club, 1917 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: P.E.O. Chapter Q will host a bunco bash, play for prizes, nohost bar; snacks available for purchase; tickets available at door; proceeds benefit Chapter Q’s P.E.O. projects COST: $10 INFO: To purchase advance tickets, call Mary at (928) 503-1405
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Freedom Baptist Church, 11750 S. Mesa Drive GOING ON: Learn the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planing for the future and more; local classes are made up of small groups to share ideas, be encouraged and stay motivated; classes meet for nine weeks, led by a volunteer coordinator; one Financial Peace University membership per family is needed INFO: Call the class coordinator Willie Case at (928) 276-2361 about specific details, including childcare
Tuesday March 7
CRAFT FAIR WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Gila Mountain RV Resort, 12325 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Craft fair, also selling apple fritters; open to public INFO: Call Donna Warner at (928) 305-2713 or email donnawarner@shaw.ca
ROAD TO FOOTHILLS QUILT SHOWS WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Cactus Gardens, 10657 Avenue 9E; Tuscany RV Park, 10650 S. Avenida Compadres; Bonita Mesa, 9400 N. Frontage Road; Caravan Oasis at Shangri-La RV Resort, 10498 N. Frontage Road; Yuma Quilters, 10812 N. Avenue 14E GOING ON: Road to Foothills quilt shows, lunch at Cactus Gardens 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TRAVEL FILM WHEN: Doors open 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Don Van Polen will present the travel film on the Taste of Old Holland; question and answer session; world adventure film series is presented by city of Yuma COST: Individual show ticket $10, season ticket $50; two or more season passes $45 each, must be purchased in same transaction INFO: Call 373-5040
SING, PLAY, SHARE WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St. GOING ON: Local talent will sing, play, share
RESPECT, SALUTE WOMEN WHO ROCK WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Salute the women who shaped the sound of rock ‘n roll, starting in the 50’s with Connie Francis and Wanda Jackson, in the 60’s with Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin, to the 70’s with Stevie Nicks and Debbie Harry, ending in the 80’s with Joan Jett and Pat Benatar; brought to you by Lonely Street Productions COST: $25 INFO: For tickets, call Yuma Art Center, 373-5202; Yuma Civic Center, 373-5040; Parks and Rec, 373-5243; or visit yumashowtickets.com
Wednesday March 8
SEATTLE FIREFIGHTER LUNCHEON WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Mandarin Garden, 12415 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: A gathering of retired, active firefighters and guests for a Chinese buffet; fee includes nonalcoholic drinks, tax and tip COST: $13 each, cash only INFO: To RSVP, call Dennis Bonner at (928) 345-1336 or (206) 229-2259
Thursday March 9
QUILT, CRAFT SHOW WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St. GOING ON: Proceeds from the quilt and craft show will go to Precious Treasures Mission
BLAINE, HILL COUNTY PICNIC
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Caballero Park, Ramada 11, next to Yuma Civic Center GOING ON: Potluck picnic for residents of Blaine/Hill County, Mont.; coffee, water, plates, utensils provided; bring chairs; door prizes COST: Donations accepted INFO: Call 726-8602
ORCHID REPOTTING
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Bring your orchids for repotting and learn the basics about how to care for orchids in the Desert Southwest; free
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Village area, Yuma Palms