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NATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS WEEK
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, 965 N. Park Ave., San Luis, Ariz. GOING ON: Celebrate the importance and impact of health centers by providing quality health care at affordable costs, within the framework of the National Health Center Week INFO: Call Sandra Hernandez at (928) 373-5724 or email shernandez@ sunset-chc.org
YUMA HIGH OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: 5 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Campus will be open for parents and students to visit classrooms, meet teachers, tour campus facilities and interact; student schedules will be available in the cafeteria; multiple presentations for visitors, including booths for student clubs, activities, athletic teams; parents can fill out information on a sign-in sheet in selected classrooms for future parent-teacher conferences INFO: Contact YHS assistant principal Delia Castro at gcastro@yumaunion.org
LOOKING FOR CLASSMATES
WHEN: Deadline to register Sept. 15; reunion 6 p.m. Oct. 20; 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 21 WHERE: Whiskey Road Oct. 20; beer garden area at Yuma County Fairgrounds Oct. 21 GOING ON: There will be a multi-class reunion for Kofa High School for the classes of 1970-1975; Oct. 20 activities include barbecue plate, coleslaw, dessert, no-host bar, pool tables, darts, outside patio area, munchies and snacks; Oct. 21 activities include Mexican food dinner, dessert and beverages provided, additional beer and wine available for purchase, music provided by Class of 1972’s Bob Pendleton, cornhole and washoes games, munchies and snacks COST: $40 per person (no refunds) INFO: Visit Facebook.com/KOFA High Reunion Classes of 1970-1975; or email khsreunioninfo1970@gmail. com - khsreunioninfo1975@gmail. com, or kofaking@yahoo.com
ESTATE PLANNING
WHEN: 10:30 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
GAMES FOR GROWN-UPS
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Take a break from being an adult and play Scrabble, Yahtzee, Bingo; free
PIZZA TAKEOVER
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Round Table Pizza, 2544 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Round Table Pizza will contribute a portion of all pizza sales to the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship program; Constitution class 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, economics class 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 INFO: For details, visit Freedomlibrary.org
USDA HOUSING GRANTS
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Families are invited to learn more about the USDA’s Housing Assistance programs and how to apply; information provided in English and Spanish; free
ECLIPSE DOOR HANGERS
WHEN: 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Children ages 3-12 are invited to make an eclipse-themed door hanger in anticipation of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse; free
TWEENS CRAFT
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to design a unique piece of jewelry for yourself or a friend; free
SOLAR ECLIPSE PRESENTATION
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: Get ready for what may be the most photographed event in history; learn how to observe the partial eclipse here in Arizona safely, receive a free pair of viewing glasses courtesy of STAR_NET (while supplies last); information provided in English and Spanish; free
ECLIPSE PREVIEW
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn more about the earth, moon and sun as they relate to astronomy and physics, and what will happen during the solar eclipse Aug. 21; attendees will receive a free pair of viewing glasses for the solar eclipse courtesy of STAR_NET (while supplies last); free
CELEBRATE THE HEAT
WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma’s Main Street, downtown GOING ON: Hot summer nights car show and shine, food, vendor booths, live performances by Banat Tabla, Side Hustle band and DJ Money, free watermelon slices, provided by Bare Naked Soap Co. (while supplies last), free soak and play area provided by Yuma Fire Department, participants must wear shoes at all times INFO: For car show and shine, visit IAFF1234.org; or call (928) 373-5028 or visit YumaAZ.gov
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Vocal/instrumental duo Jason and Elle; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
JAZZ AT LUTES
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Vocalist Jennifer Wayman and Yuma Jazz Company; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission fee