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Tuesday Oct. 10
AWC BOOK FAIR (See Oct. 9)
CRIME PREVENTION
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 W. Canal St. GOING ON: Learn the many ways to protect your home and neighborhood from crime from keeping your doors locked to starting a Neighborhood Watch program; free, open to public INFO: Call Lourdes Rose at (928) 782-1871 or email lourdes.rose@ yumalibrary.org
Wednesday Oct. 11
AWC BOOK FAIR (See Oct. 9) COFFEE WITH A CASA WHEN: 8 to 11 a.m. WHERE: The Press Cafe and Bistro, 121 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Community members can speak to program staff and current advocates and learn more about ways they can have a lifelong impact on children currently living in foster care INFO: Call Jennifer Sterenberg at (928) 314-1830 or email jsterenberg@courts.az.gov
CITY COUNCIL TOWN HALL
WHEN: Doors open 11 a.m.; buffet lunch 11:30 a.m.; town hall noon WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Questions from the audience and candidates will have opportunity to ask each other clarifying questions COST: Lunch $15 INFO: For tickets, go to EventBrite, click on Yuma City Council Town Hall; or call the chamber at (928) 782-2567
Thursday Oct. 12
AWC BOOK FAIR (See Oct. 9) RESUME HELP WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Tailor your experience to the job — job seekers will create a complete professional resume and practice popular interview strategies
Friday Oct. 13
AWC BOOK FAIR (See Oct. 9) WELLNESS ON WHEELS FLU CAMPAIGN WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Family YMCA, 1917 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Free flu shots, free health screenings of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, height/weight, body mass index, dental varnish, hemoglobin; social services include tobacco prevention, chronic disease selfmanagement, loving yourself: self-care to improve emotional wellness INFO: Call Sunset Community Health Center, (928) 373-5724
AWC CHOIR CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: AWC Music Department will present a fall choral concert “If Music Be...” to celebrate the life-changing power of music; featuring AWC Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale, and AWC Youth Choir COST: Free admission; accepting donations INFO: Call Professor Grimes at (928) 344-7574
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Jason and Elle will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM 88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com YUMA NIGHTMARES HAUNTED HOUSE WHEN: 7 to 9:20 p.m. WHERE: 15485 S. Avenue 4E, corner of 4E and County 15-1/2 GOING ON: Yuma Nightmares Haunted House, the ‘big, scary one’ out in the counties; not recommended for children under 12; closed-toe shoes highly recommended, you will be walking in sand; all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity; tickets available at Main Street Physical Therapy, 381 S. Main St. COST: VIP front of the line presale tickets $6 Fridays, $7 Saturdays; $8 at door INFO: On Facebook at Yuma Nightmares and www. yumanightmares.com
Saturday Oct. 14
SPRUCE UP YOUR PARK DAY WHEN: 7 to 10 a.m. WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 282 N. 12th Ave. GOING ON: Work along the trail between Centennial Beach to 4th Avenue bridge; pick up trash, rake leaves, clear debris; volunteers needed from children to adults
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, east parking lot, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Unwanted products such as corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive materials used in homes, cars/trucks, gardens and lawns will be accepted; residents drive up, describe the types of waste, follow instructions to stations where to drop off; motor oil, paint, antifreeze, household cleaners, solvents, pesticides, batteries, fertilizers, tires (limit of 5, must be off the wheel) accepted; e-waste items include home computer components, TVs, VCR/ DVD players, cell phones, home phones; business/commercial waste, ammo, pressurized gas, radioactive waste, prescription drugs, needles not accepted INFO: Call the Public Works department at 373-4500
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Discuss the book “The Gods of Gotham” by Lyndsay Faye; all welcome
INDIE AUTHOR DAY
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Local authors will host a writer’s panel with topics that include writing inspirations, the process of self-publishing and current writing projects; free
RESUME HELP FOR STUDENTS
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Highlighting all experiences — students will learn how to improve their resume, interview and college essay skills YUMA NIGHTMARES HAUNTED HOUSE (See Oct. 13)