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Wednesday Oct. 11 AWC BOOK FAIR
WHEN: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC, Dr. Kathryn A. Watson Child Development Learning Lab GOING ON: The Child Development Learning Lab will host their annual scholastic book fair; all book sales will benefit the CDLL; books will be available onsite or ordered online at www.scholastic.com/bf/arizonawesterncollege
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)
PUBLIC MEETING WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Public Health Auditorium, 2200 W. 28th St. GOING ON: The Yuma County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a public meeting
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 self-management, loving yourself: self-care to improve emotional wellness INFO: Call Sunset Community Health Center, (928) 373-5724
“DIARY OF ANNE FRANK”
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater performs the ‘Diary of Anne Frank’; a somber yet uplifting tale of the power of the human spirit during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II COST: $20, reserved seats INFO: Visit Yumacommunitytheater.org
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 FM88.9; 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
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
Saturday Oct. 14 COLORADO RIVER CLEAN UP
WHEN: Volunteers meet 7 a.m., clean up 8 a.m. WHERE: Fisher’s Landing, 10882 Swede Way GOING ON: Clean up of the Colorado River shoreline between Imperial Dam and the north end of Imperial National Wildlife Refuge; volunteers with boats are needed to participate; start at Imperial Dam and move upriver; volunteers should bring lunch, snacks and beverages for the day INFO: Call the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge at (928) 783-3371
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
YFD OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Public Safety Training Facility, 3575 S. Avenue 4E GOING ON: The Yuma Fire Department will have their 3rd annual open house with live demonstrations, fire truck and apparatus display, Sparky the fire dog, learn about EDITH - Exit Drills In The Home, practice stop, drop and roll with firefighters; free admission INFO: Contact Mike Erfert and mike. erfert@yumaaz.gov
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
‘DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’
(See Oct. 13)
YUMA NIGHTMARES HAUNTED HOUSE
(See Oct. 13)
ARTIST MIXER
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Arts & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Artist mixer will feature the sounds of Yuma Jazz Company Quintet, along with a meet and greet with a variety of area artists featuring their works; discussion about the improvisation and creativity inherent in jazz INFO: Call (928) 726-3724