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ESTATE PLANNING 101
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn the ABCs of wills and trusts that are unique to Arizona and available for residents and non-residents; topics include estate taxes, wills vs. trusts, avoiding probate and long-term care planning options; free
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: YRMC Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Help shore up the blood supply before the summer season when donations drop yet the need for blood components remain the same; use sponsor code: yrmc INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www. bloodhero.com
GADGET DAY
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Need help with your mobile device? Bring your cellphone, tablet, eReader, laptop and your questions and let one of the experts help you figure it out; space is limited, free
BASIC ENGLISH
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Basic English will give English learners the opportunity to work together and practice basic vocabulary; for adults; space is limited, free
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: San Luis High School auditorium, 1250 8th Ave. GOING ON: Performances by mariachi Gadsden, Flor del Desierto mariachi, Sinaloense band, beginning bands, jazz band, modern dance, folkloric dance groups and Gadsden School District marching band
SCIENCE STATIONS
WHEN: Noon WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Children ages 5-12 can use iPads and apps, increase their understanding of digital technologies and explore their desire to read and learn; families are invited to an open house to see a demo and check out the new tablets, light refreshments served; free
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Antelope Union High School, 9168 S. Avenue 36E, Wellton GOING ON: Help shore up the blood supply before the summer season when donations drop yet the need for blood components remain the same INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www. bloodhero.com
SPRING CONCERT
WHEN: Doors open 4 p.m.; concert 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Gila Vista Junior High School cafeteria, 2245 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Gila Vista Junior High School band students will present their final concert of the year COST: Free admission; donations appreciated INFO: Call Candice Brown at (928) 502-7100 or email cbrown2@yuma.org
SCIENCE STATIONS
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Children ages 5-12 can use iPads and apps, increase their understanding of digital technologies and explore their desire to read and learn; families are invited to an open house to see a demo and check out the new tablets, light refreshments served; free
RESUME WRITING
WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Are you looking for advice on writing a great resume? Learn how to create a resume that will effectively market your talents to employers; free
“#LIT”
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School auditorium, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Cibola High School Choral Department will present their final concert of the year “#LIT” featuring the CHS performing choir, beginning choir and women’s chorus, under the direction of Brandon A. Stroup COST: Tickets $7, available at Fretworks or at door INFO: Call (928) 502-5975 or email bstroup@yumaunion.org
BASIC ENGLISH
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Basic English will give English learners the opportunity to work together and practice basic vocabulary; for adults; space is limited, free
“#LIT”
(See May 18)
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, meet by cafe area on first floor, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Discuss “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee; all welcome
COSPLAY WORKSHOP
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Work on your costume and accessories with fellow geeks?; ages 16 and older welcome, some supplies provided; free
ART EXHIBIT
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, United Building, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: See work of local artists highlighting the beauty and diversity of native plants in the Sonoran Desert; hosted by North End Artists Co-Op and Liliana Belmonte; artists include Tania Bolin, Larry Yanez, Ann Walker, Judy Phillips, Albert Escalante, Morgan Laguna, Jose Dorame, Judy Shaw, Linda Willets, Holly Hendrick and Rebecca Taylor; refreshments, free native plant seeds, raffles, native plants for sale; free INFO: Call Liliana Belmonte at (928) 5818770 or email belmonl@miamioh.edu
RESCUED LIVES
WHEN: 1 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about the history of refugee resettlement, the current overseas and domestic processing of refugees living in the U.S. and the refugee resettlement programs in Arizona, engage in dialogue about the complexity of the refugee experience, how refugees enrich our local communities and how you can be more involved; free, all welcome INFO: Call Lourdes Rose at (928) 782-1871 or email lourdes.rose@yumalibrary.org
CLASSIC CINEMA
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: A special screening of Warren Beatty’s historical epic Reds; a romance set against the background of the 1917 Russian revolution; free
BINGO FOR CANCER FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Social mixer/dinner 6 p.m.; bingo 7 p.m. WHERE: American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive COST: $20 donation INFO: To purchase presale tickets, call Mike Rust, 276-0766; Vickie Rust, 210-8534; Jon Fugate, 919-0219; Martha Fugate, 9203762; Greg Arenas, 864-6936; Lacey Arenas, 580-7410; Carolyn Marquez, 246-8266; Deb Johnson, 920-5028