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Thursday Sept. 21
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: YRMC, Corporate Center Kokapelli Conference Room, 399 W. 32nd 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 (1-877827-4376) or visit bloodhero.com, enter city or zip code
Friday Sept. 22
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus GOING ON: The 9th annual AWC non-traditional career conference will give students an opportunity to hear from industry leaders working in non-traditional careers
WHEN: Gates open 6 p.m., game starts 7 p.m.; ticket drawn after third quarter WHERE: Yuma High School, Doan Field GOING ON: The Yuma High Criminal Band Boosters will have a 50/50 raffle drawing during the Yuma/Kofa football game to raise money for the Parmenter family from Rockport, Texas, who are staying in Yuma due to Hurricane Harvey; tickets can be purchased in the stands or concession trailer COST: $1 for 1 ticket; $2 for 3 tickets; $5 for 10 tickets INFO: Call the Criminal Band Boosters at (928) 941-1812
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Republican Headquarters, 1185 S. 4th Ave., Suite N GOING ON: The Rio Colorado Republican Women will host a meet and greet for Republican candidates
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
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
Saturday Sept. 23
WHEN: Register teams today; tournament 7:30 a.m. Sept. 30 WHERE: Cocopah Bend RV and Golf Resort, 6800 S. Strand Ave. GOING ON: 13th annual Erick Inman scholarship golf tournament; proceeds will fund scholarships for local high school and college students COST: $75 INFO: Call (928) 246-5758 or email eifound ation2005 @gmail. com
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; free INFO: Call (928) 317-4681 or apply online at www. yumacountyaz. gov/cert
Monday Sept. 25
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
Tuesday Sept. 26
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about the history and culture of the Cocopah Indians, also known as the River People, with artifacts, crafts and artwork; September 2017 marks the tribe’s 100year anniversary of federal recognition; free
Wednesday Sept. 27
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan will visit the library to present a $26,750 ceremonial check granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; funds will be used to purchase specialized assistive technology; light refreshments served; all ages welcome, free