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4-H HORSE SHOW
WHEN: Gates open 7 a.m., sign-up 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Arizona 4-H Horse Show rules apply; mini horses 9 a.m., English 10 a.m., western classes after lunch; English and western exhibitors must wear a helmet whenever mounted; seniors ride before juniors unless otherwise noted; exhibitors should be ready at the gate prior to their class; refreshments available; admission and parking free INFO: Call Lucy Shipp at 580-6031
OM REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Sign-in 8 a.m. WHERE: Ron Watson Middle School, 9851 E. 28th St. GOING ON: Students from all over the region, elementary through high school, will compete for the opportunity to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament in Tucson, and hopefully on to World Finals in May; public is welcome to attend the long term presentations INFO: Contact Amanda Norton at anorton@yumaed.org or Adele Hennig at hennigadelecm@ centurylink.net
KOFA CAR WASH
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Gerber Collision and Glass, 3260 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Proceeds from the car wash will benefit Kofa band COST: $5
FAIR HOUSING FESTIVAL
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Fourth Avenue Junior High School, 450 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Fair Housing Festival helps reduce buyer/renter discrimination; local organizations will provide information on fair housing and housing-related services available in Yuma County; health screenings include cholesterol checks, dental varnish, eye exams, HIV testing, tests for blood pressure, glucose, body mass index; brought by Yuma County, partnering with city of Yuma and local housing advocacy agencies INFO: Call Diana Veloz at (928) 817-5026
KICK BUTTS DAY
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Fourth Avenue Junior High School, 450 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Members of Ridding Yuma Youth of Tobacco (RYYOT) youth coalition will have a booth to engage participants in an educational scavenger hunt, demonstration of the many hazardous chemicals found in tobacco products, displays of how tobacco use and secondhand smoke affect both users and non-users, conduct survey to gauge community views, encourage youth to sign a pledge wall INFO: Call Anhel Centeno at (928) 317-4630 or email anhel.centeno@ yumacountyaz.gov
QUILT, CRAFT SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St.
U PICK VEGETABLES
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: 6425 W. 8th St. GOING ON: Proceeds will help fund reconstruction of a donated greenhouse; brought by Yuma County Master Gardeners in partnership with the Moody Garden Society, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension COST: $5 per bag
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Discuss the book “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrick Backman
BE SAFE WORKSHOP, MOVIE
WHEN: Workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; movie 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Be Safe is designed to actively teach teens and adults on the autism spectrum safety skills for interacting with police in different everyday situations; movie will have actors with autism and related disabilities interact with real police officers, modeling safe words and actions
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Main Library, Centennial Heritage area lawn, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Grab your teddy bear and join Booker Bear for the 42nd annual teddy bear picnic (weather permitting); activities, crafts, story time and bear parade; live music by the Twinklers and Young String Ambassadors; light refreshments served; free
ART IN THE GARDEN
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden, 2200 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Tour Moody Garden, view artists at work; cash awards for best “plein air” and other garden-related art; sponsored by MGM Garden Society
POW WOW
WHEN: First grand entry 1 p.m.; second grand entry 7 p.m. WHERE: San Pasqual High School football field, 676 Baseline Road, Winterhaven GOING ON: The Strong Hearts Native Society and the Quechan Nation invite you to the early spring celebration Pow Wow with special dance performances, native arts and crafts, jewelry, painting, weaving, musical performances, kachinas, fry bread, basketry and ceramics COST: Adults $7, juniors (ages 11-17) $4, children 10 and under free; $10 weekend pass INFO: Call (760) 572-0222, Ext. 2109