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Friday Aug. 18 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 will be featured; 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 will be featured with Yuma Jazz Company; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform Yuma’s favorite tunes
CRIMINAL BAND BOOSTERS
WHEN: Now through Tuesday GOING ON: Students at Yuma High School are in desperate need of musical instruments; Criminal band boosters is a nonprofit organization INFO: To donate or loan an instrument for the school year, contact Elizabeth Gonzalez at (928) 941-1812
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 Yuma County Fairgrounds Oct. 21 GOING ON: There will be a multi-class reunion for Kofa High School for the classes of 19701975; 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
Saturday Aug. 19 BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Discuss the book “Mary Coin” by Marisa Silver
WASHOES TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: 2nd annual city of Yuma and Lutes Casino washoes tournament, with 2-player teams ages 14 and up COST: $20 pre-registration; $25 on site INFO: Register at city of Yuma Parks and Rec; if space available, can register day of tournament
Monday Aug. 21 SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING
WHEN: 9:15 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Attend a brief presentation from NASA and receive a free pair of viewing glasses (while supplies last); several specially equipped telescopes for viewing Arizona’s partial eclipse will be available; free
Tuesday Aug. 22 MEDICARE SEMINAR
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Investment Group Wealth Management, 182 E. 16th St., Suite D GOING ON: Learn how to minimize out of pocket medical costs in retirement, how to plan for higher health care costs, learn the best time to enroll in Medicare, what Medicare covers and does not cover; free, seating limited INFO: To RSVP, call (928) 329-1700 or email kayla@ yumainvestmentgroup.com