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ARIZONA GIVES DAY
WHEN: All day WHERE: Go to azgives.org, select AWC Foundation GOING ON: Arizonans can support their favorite nonprofit for exactly 24 hours of virtual giving to strive for additional cash incentive prizes; donations are crucial to help fund local scholarship efforts throughout the year
BOOK SIGNING
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Shop, 11299 S. Glenwood Ave. GOING ON: Author Pinkie Paranya, a longtime resident of Yuma, is an established author, with 13 novels to her publishing credit, an artist, a master gardener and advocate for children and animals INFO: Sample stories are available through her website www. pinkieparanya.com
FAMILY HISTORY SEARCH
WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4300 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Learn how to start the search for your family history INFO: Call Betty at (928) 366-2288
FAMILY MOVIE
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Kids of all ages and their families are invited for a special free screening of “Trolls,” rated PG
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Village area, Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Pianist, singer and local jazz legend Jimmy Caves will perform, backed up by Yuma Jazz Company Quintet; bring own seating; free INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE GARDEN CONCERT
WHEN: 10 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Listen to the tranquil sounds of the Native American flute as Zach Farley performs in the Sanguinetti House Museum’s enchanted rose gardens; two performances 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; limited seating COST: $5, purchase at door; cash, checks appreciated INFO: To reserve your seat, email ykruse@azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841
JAZZ NIGHTS
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Trio will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Elks Lodge, 1917 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Support the patients at YRMC by being one of the 500 patients United Blood Services needs every day; blood donors of all types are needed, especially O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com; use sponsor code: Elks476
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11545 E. 40th St. GOING ON: Donors of all types are needed, especially O positive, O negative, A negative and B negative INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com; use sponsor code: StJohnNCC
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, east parking lot, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Unwanted products such as corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive materials used in homes, cars/trucks, gardens and lawns will be accepted; residents drive up, describe the types of waste and follow instructions to stations where to drop off; items accepted include motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household cleaners, solvents, pesticides, batteries, fertilizers, tires (limit of 5, must be off the wheel); e-waste items include home computer components, TVs, VCR/ DVD players, cell phones, home phones; no business/commercial waste, ammo, pressurized gas, radioactive waste, prescription drugs or needles accepted INFO: Call the Public Works department at 373-4500
FRAUD WATCH
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Discuss common scams, tactics used by con artists and a prevention strategy on how to avoid scams; free
HOME SAFETY
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Learn home theft prevention tips to protect your property and loved ones; presented by retired Yuma County Sheriff’s Office detective Eric Frost; free
COMMUNITY POTLUCK
WHEN: 4 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Seventh-day Adventist Church, Family Center, 1681 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: A community plantbased potluck will be sponsored by the Healthy Eating Adventure, Yuma INFO: To RSVP, email foxxita@gmail. com or for questions, call (928) 210-5092