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DISCOVER SPACE
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Discover space: a national traveling exhibit that explores the world of space and astronomy; visitors can create their own virtual solar systems, build robots, learn how telescopes work, demonstrate their knowledge at a three-person quick game and try to save earth from an asteroid impact; the interactive, all-ages exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours
DINING TO DONATE
WHEN: 3 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Applebee’s, 3101 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Dine at Applebee’s and have 20 percent of your bill donated to the Yuma Community Food Bank
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Gowan Company, Conference Room, 390 S. Main St. GOING ON: Post Labor Day holiday donors needed to rebuild blood supply; all blood types are needed, with Type O-negative in greatest demand INFO: To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit bloodhero.com, enter city or zip code
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Antelope Union High School cafeteria, 9168 S. Ave. 36E
HOMICIDE VIGIL
WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Meeting Room B, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Victims Rights committee will celebrate Yuma’s 8th annual National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims in Yuma County; keynote speaker Jan BlaserUpchurch
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School, Ernest F. Rillos gym, 3100 Avenue A
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: YRMC, Corporate Center Kokapelli Conference Room, 399 W. 32nd St.
NON-TRADITIONAL CAREER CONFERENCE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus GOING ON: The 9th annual AWC nontraditional career conference will give students an opportunity to hear from industry leaders working in non-traditional careers
CERT PROGRAM
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Public Works Training Room, 4343 S. Avenue 5-1/2E GOING ON: The CERT program (Community Emergency Response Team) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area; train in basic disaster response skills, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, terrorism and disaster medical operations; four class sessions; free training INFO: Call (928) 317-4681 or apply online at www.yumacountyaz.gov/cert
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
CERT PROGRAM
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Public Works Training Room, 4343 S. Avenue 5-1/2E GOING ON: The CERT program (Community Emergency Response Team) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area; train in basic disaster response skills, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, terrorism and disaster medical operations; four class sessions; free training INFO: Call (928) 317-4681 or apply online at www.yumacountyaz.gov/cert