What’s Going On
OLD SOLES FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Now through June 30 WHERE: Drop-off locations: Liberty Motorsports, 1999 S. Arizona Ave.; Dancemakers Foothills, 11831 S. Fortuna Road; Linda Christopher, Foothills, 11475 E. 34th Place, Yuma East; Evie Pine, MCAS Yuma, 2538 Walsh Court; Lavel Cook, 7626 E. Olive Ann Lane GOING ON: Old Souls K9 Rescue and Retirement Home will have a shoe drive to help micro-enterprise vendors in developing nations; funds will also help Old Souls with vet care, medicine, orthopedic dog beds, snacks; shoes should be in good condition INFO: Contact Samantha Smith, samanthakileysmith@gmail.com; Paula Rivadeniera, oldsoulsk9rescue@gmail.com
YOUR HEART, YOUR LIFE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Sunset Community Health Center, 675 S. Avenue B GOING ON: Free health screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, body mass index, hemoglobin, dental varnish, HIV, bone density, hearing, vision, tobacco prevention; learn about compression CPR, medical and dental discount programs, KidsCare, AHCCCS, SNAP; open to public INFO: Call (928) 539-3153
PINATA PROTEST
WHEN: 8:30 p.m. to midnight WHERE: The Alement, 179 E. 1st St. GOING ON: The Tex-Mex punk rock band Pinata Protest plays a mixture of Mexican tejano music and punk, singing in Spanish and English; 21 and older COST: $7 INFO: Call (210) 449-2231 or email pinata_ protest@yahoo.com
SUMMER JAZZ
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Vocalist Jennifer Wayman will be featured with Yuma Jazz Company Quintet; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Topics include how and when to start retirement benefits, other benefits offered by Social Security, original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, how parts A, B and D work with each Medicare option, changes for 2017; registration not required, free
TRASH-TO-TREASURE CRAFTS
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Learn to make cool crafts from materials around the house; supplies provided on first-come, first-served basis; free
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP
WHEN: Deadline to register May 29; camp 9 a.m. to noon June 5-9 WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, AS Building GOING ON: Students ages 13-18 can experience different walks of the science platform; camp includes math and maps, electronics and physics, chemistry, entomology, and biology; space is limited COST: $50 INFO: To register, call (928) 317-7674, online at ContinuingEd@azwestern.edu or walk-in to Redondo Center, 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive
MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Ave. GOING ON: Menu is pit barbecue beef, beans, coleslaw, salsa and tortilla; desserts available for purchase; live music, general raffle and grand prize drawings; proceeds go to veterans causes COST: Barbecue $7.50 adults; $3.50 kids 12 and under; general raffle 3 for $1 or 20 for $5; grand prize $1 each or 6 for $5 for three drawings INFO: Call Rosalie Mercado at (928) 2575345 or email romurkydo@roadrunner.com
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS BENEFIT
WHEN: Noon WHERE: Yuma Jaycees Clubhouse, 2577 E. County 14th St. GOING ON: The 9th annual Memorial Day support our troops benefit with activities for kids, food, beverages, guest speakers and presentations throughout the day; collecting items for troops serving overseas INFO: Call the Jaycees president Aaron Allen at (602) 577-3363