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Friday June 9 STRINGS DEL RIO SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Celebrating the 10th year of Strings del Rio Summer Camp COST: $100 INFO: Call (928) 246-6715 or (928) 366-7913
MUSIC SAVES LIVES BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, meeting room, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Donors at Music Saves Lives blood drive will receive VIP access to Van’s Warped Tour, including a meet and greet with bands on the tour, special access to VIP areas June 22 at Fear Farm Festival Grounds in Phoenix; VIP access does not include a ticket to concert; be a blood donor and save lives INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376), or visit www.bloodhero.com, search for sponsor code: VWTMSL
POKEMON BOOKMARKS
WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Teens ages 13-17 are invited to create Pokemon-themed bookmarks
ZOOTROPOLIS
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Zootropolis is based on the animated movie, “Zootopia” COST: General $10; VIP $15 INFO: Purchase tickets at Dawn’s Dance Studio, 1301 S. 3rd Ave., call (928) 329-6858, or email dawnsdance@yahoo.com
SUMMER JAZZ
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Ricky’s Other Place, 3950 W. 24th St. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will play Yuma’s favorite tunes
Saturday June 10 FAMILY FISH FIESTA
WHEN: 7 to 10 a.m. WHERE: West Wetlands Park pond GOING ON: Arizona Game and Fish will provide a limited number of fishing poles to borrow and bait to use; during this event only, an Arizona fishing license for participants 14 and older is not required; plaques awarded in both the youth and adult biggest and smallest fish categories; free INFO: Visit YumaAZ.gov
TOPS OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Local groups of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will have an open house with speakers who have successfully lost up to 100 pounds or more; families are welcome in TOPS, a nonprofit support group; free INFO: Call Carol at (928) 342-6303 or visit www.TOPS.org
MARSHMALLOW TOWER COMPETITION
WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Kids up to age 12 are invited to build the highest freestanding structure; join a team or challenge friends; free
DADDY DAUGHTER DATE
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Yuma GOING ON: Celebrate Father’s Day by taking your little one out for a hair styling class at Yuma School of Beauty, lunch for two at Prison Hill Brewery, and a showing of Captain Underpants at Regency Main Street Cinemas downtown; date will focus on the importance of young girls to know what it means to be treated with love and respect; all proceeds will go to Safe House Shelter, Yuma’s only domestic violence shelter; limited tickets available COST: $45 INFO: Call Evita Mendez-Counts at (928) 341-9400
ZOOTROPOLIS (See June 9)
BIG BOSS BAND (See June 9) Sunday June 11 HARVEST AMERICA SIMULCAST
WHEN: Pre-event 4:30 p.m.; main event 5 p.m. WHERE: Faith Horizon Baptist Church, 8519 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Evening of music by Need to Breathe, Phil Wickham and Mercy Me live from University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale; a preevent music set by Tripp Lee; also will include a message by Pastor Greg Laurie; refreshments, snacks provided; public is invited to the free event; hosted by Faith Horizon Baptist Church
Monday June 12
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM WHEN: Breakfast 8:30 to 9 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through July 14 (closed 4th of July) WHERE: McGraw Elementary, 2845 Arizona Ave.; O.C. Johnson
Elementary, 1201 W. 12th St.; Otondo Elementary, 2251 S. Otondo Drive; Palmcroft Elementary, 901 W. Palmcroft Drive; Main Cafeteria, 450 W. 5th St. (next to 4th Avenue Junior High) GOING ON: Yuma School District 1 will have the summer food service program with free breakfast and lunch for all kids and teens 18 years old and under; parents welcome, no reservations, no paperwork needed COST: Adult breakfast $1.50; adult lunch $2.50 INFO: Call (928) 502-4360 or email cstevens@yuma.org
FOOD FOR FINES: SUMMER EDITION
WHEN: 9 a.m. today through 5 p.m. July 15 WHERE: Yuma County Libraries GOING ON: Bring in cans of food to pay for your overdue fines; $1 in overdue fines will be cleared for every 10 oz. (or larger) can of food; only labeled cans accepted, no glass jars, or tended or expired cans; all food will be donated to a local food pantry or assistance agency
Tuesday June 13
DAY AT THE MUSEUM KIDS SUMMER CAMP WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Campers ages 6-12 can participate in treasure hunt exploration, history mysteries, 19th century top hat and bonnet creations, lotta pinata fun, butter up, Victorian tea party, vintage dress-up, Arizona sandyscrapes, meet the Sanguinetti family, splash-to-the-past, play the old fashioned way (marbles, stick and wheel, paper dolls), special guests with pets and more; senior campers ages 11-12 will assist with activities COST: Registration $50 first camper; receive $10 discount for 2nd camper INFO: Call (928) 782-1841 or email YKruse@AZHS.gov