What’s Going On
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COOLIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
WHEN: 1 p.m., 6 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Explore the life and work of iconic photographer of the American west Dane Coolidge; presented by Arizona Historical Society photograph archivist Rebekah Tabah-Percival; funded by Arizona Humanities Council; free admission INFO: Contact Yanna Kruse at ykruse@azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841
LUMINARIA DECORATING FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 3 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Regional Cancer Center, 2nd Floor Legacy Room, 2375 Ridgeview Drive GOING ON: To celebrate cancer survivors and remember loved ones lost to cancer; Tower 3-Busy Bees team will have a luminaria bag decorating session; bags, supplies and refreshments provided with your donation; make it yourself or team will make it for you; decorated bags will be displayed at the Yuma Relay for Life event April 29 at Desert Sun Stadium INFO: Call (928) 336-4969 reporting in Arizona and fielding questions from attendees; free to attend, reservations not required INFO: Call Steven Hennig at (928) 314-9547 or email steven.hennig@ kawc.org
PUBLIC MEETING
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Public Health Auditorium, 2200 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Yuma County Local Emergency Planning Committee will have a public meeting; next meeting is tentatively scheduled June 15
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Goodwill Career Center, 3097 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: Looking for work? Come dressed to impress INFO: Call (928) 343-7600
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Village area, Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Cibola High School and All-City jazz bands will provide an evening of energy and musical excitement; bring own seating; free INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
YUMA PRISON RUN
WHEN: Registration open 10 a.m. today to 5 p.m. Saturday; everyone needs to be out of fairgrounds by noon Sunday WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Norwalk Centaurs Motorcycles presents the 56th annual Yuma Prison Run; open to all motorcycles with activities including live music, dancing with the Sam Morrison Band, Tommy and the Drifters, family bingo, bike games, 50/50 drawing, ride-in bike show, Victor McLaglen Motor Corps, drill team, escorted procession to the Territorial Prison Museum; children’s activities sponsored by the Christian Motorcycle Association; tent and open air camping included with paid donation; participants under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian; funds go to ARC of Yuma County, Amberly’s Place and the United Yuma Firefighter’s Child Burn Survivor Program COST: At the gate adults $35, children 7-12 $20, 6 and under free park admission only; cash only, no checks or cards INFO: Call Kent (Huey) at (661) 245-3932
THE INVINCIBLES
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Snider Auditorium, 400 6th Ave. GOING ON: Jazz of Yuma presents The Invincibles, based on the animated movie The Incredibles; directed by Dawn Atherton; dress as your favorite superhero and cheer the superheroes as they thwart the evil Syndrome; tickets available at Jazz of Yuma, Dawn’s Dance Studio, 1301 S. 3rd Ave. COST: General prepay $8; general at door $10; VIP $15 INFO: Call Dawn Atherton at (928) 329-6868 or email dawnsdance@ yahoo.com
JAZZ NIGHTS
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Phoenix guitarist/ vocalist Pete Pancrazi will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM/ AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
MARCH FOR BABIES 5K RUN/WALK
WHEN: Sign-up 7 a.m.; run begins 7:30 a.m., walk 8 a.m. WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 2200 Water St. GOING ON: Annual march for babies 5K run and walk; free breakfast courtesy of Southwest Gas, face painting from Funny Faces, jumping castle, vendors, raffles, music; cornhole tournament held after the walk, with registration to start 10:30 a.m. COST: Free to walk, $20 to run, children 12 and under $15, includes free towel, water, bib and color packet; pay in person by calling (928) 580-4620 INFO: To register for the run, go to marchforbabies.org, click to join a team
YUMA PRISON RUN
WHEN: Registration open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; everyone needs to be out of fairgrounds by noon Sunday WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Norwalk Centaurs Motorcycles presents the 56th annual Yuma Prison Run; open to all motorcycles with activities including live music, dancing with the Sam Morrison Band, Tommy and the Drifters, family bingo, bike games, 50/50 drawing, ride-in bike show, Victor McLaglen Motor Corps, drill team, escorted procession to the Territorial Prison Museum; dinner includes barbecue chicken or tri-tip with all the fixings, catered by Yuma Youth Hockey League; children’s activities sponsored by the Christian Motorcycle Association; tent and open air camping included with paid donation; participants under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian; funds go to ARC of Yuma County, Amberly’s Place and the United Yuma Firefighter’s Child Burn Survivor Program COST: At the gate adults $35, children 7-12 $20, 6 and under free park admission only; cash only, no checks or cards INFO: Call Kent (Huey) at (661) 245-3932
MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Best practices — investing: an educational session on investing basics and how investing can help you at any income level; workshop will have question and answer session, worksheet handout INFO: Visit moneysmartweek.org
ARTBEAT 9
WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Historic downtown GOING ON: A free, juried outdoor exhibit that’s been recognized as one of Arizona’s outstanding arts events with an eclectic mix of local, regional and international artists working a variety of media INFO: Call (928) 373-5202 or visit YumaAZ.gov
THE INVINCIBLES
(See April 21)