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INTRO TO SCRIVENER
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Scrivener is a software program for writing with more organization and options than a word processor; it breaks down writing into manageable ‘chunks’ and keeps research, brainstorming and writing in a single conceptual workspace; free
FRANK TALKS
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: FRANK talks are faceto-face conversations on ideas that matter; attendees discuss issues of local and national importance; today’s topic — Immigrants and the American Dream: We the People, Today and Tomorrow; lead by Dr. T.J. Davis from ASU; free
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quartet will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
UPPER ROOM
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Upper Room will perform great oldies but goodies WHERE: Smucker Park, 2913 S. Avenue A GOING ON: This is the 10th (and final) Rachel’s Run; no pre-registration; all proceeds donated to local nonprofit groups; fee includes T-shirt, breakfast burrito, refreshments COST: $10; raffle tickets $1 INFO: Call Tom at (928) 782-7557 or email determanto@aol.com
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Discuss the book “The Lemoncholy Life of Annie Aster” by Scott Wilbanks; all welcome
YUMACON
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Bring out your inner geek at Yuma’s third annual YumaCon; cosplay as your favorite character, play video games, attend panels, talk with special guest groups and cosplay judges COST: $10 presale; $12 at door INFO: Contact Ana Lazo-Padilla at (928) 373-5207 or email ana.lazopadilla@yumaaz.gov
FRANK TALKS
WHEN: Noon WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: FRANK talks are faceto-face conversations on ideas that matter; attendees discuss issues of local and national importance; today’s topic — Securing the Borders and Stopping Terrorism: A Constitutional Framework; lead by Dr. T.J. Davis from ASU; free
UPPER ROOM
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Upper Room will perform great oldies but goodies
MARCHING BAND EXHIBITION
WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School field, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Yuma County marching band exhibition includes Yuma, Kofa, Gila Ridge and Cibola to perform their marching band shows for the