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Thursday Nov. 2
GEOSPATIAL DAY
WHEN: 8:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, 3C Building GOING ON: Area junior high school students will learn about the scientific practices of geospatial technics and studies; AWC faculty and guest speakers will further explain the technics and the uses of geospatial methods; hosted by AWC Science department
OPERATION TROOP TREATS
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Saturday WHERE: Kool Smiles Dental Office, 2383 W. 24th St. GOING ON: Children and families in the Yuma area will have a chance to exchange Halloween candy for toys and send deployed U.S. troops a ‘sweet’ reminder of home INFO: Call (928) 257-1718 or email smiley@ mykoolsmiles.com
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
WHEN: Main event noon; Mass 4 p.m. WHERE: Johnson Mortuary and Desert Lawn, 1415 S. 1st Ave. GOING ON: Following Mass, there will be a special blessing of the graves by the local priest; food, drinks and activities for all ages
APPLEBEE’S TAKEOVER
WHEN: 3 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 3101 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: During the ‘dining to donate’ event, 20 percent of food and alcohol purchases will go to benefit Old Souls K9 Rescue and Retirement Home, raffles; let server know you’re there for the takeover INFO: Follow on Facebook at facebook.com/ oldsoulsrescue
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Alice Byrne School’s Relay for Life team ‘Variety Pack’ with JV Farms will takeover Lutes Casino; 15 percent of all sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society on behalf of Relay for Life; all welcome
FORMAL DINNERS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, Learning Resources (LR) Building, Room LR109 GOING ON: AWC Culinary Arts Program presents their formal dinner offerings that include an appetizer, soup or salad, main dish with sides and dessert; students in the program create the menus and serve the meals; today’s dinner includes an Armenian meal; tickets can be purchased in advance through AWC Business Office; proceeds help fund scholarships COST: $30; season tickets available $160 for all seven events INFO: For payment by phone, call (928) 317-7666; or contact Sheranne Dampier at (928) 344-7738 or email sheranne.dampier@azwestern.edu
“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”
WHEN: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; performance 7 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School auditorium, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: KHS Drama Club will present Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”; advance tickets available through drama club members COST: $5 advance; $7 at door INFO: Contact Bob Rammelt at rrammelt@yumaunion.org or call (928) 502-5601
ARSENIC, OLD LACE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Cibola High School Theater will present the old classic ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’; tickets can be purchased at Fretworks or from any Cibola drama student COST: $8 presale; $10 at door INFO: Contact John Titensor at jtitensor@yumaunion.org or call (928) 502-5700
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant, Bar and Grill, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform Yuma’s favorite tunes
Friday Nov. 3
GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 8 a.m. shotgun start WHERE: Yuma Golf and Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave. GOING ON: 13th annual golf tournament for the benefit of Yuma Community Food Bank; included with registration for each player are greens fees, cart, golf cap, gift bag and lunch; team minimum handicap 50 COST: $150 single player INFO: Call Michele Merkley at (928) 259-2218 or email mmerkley@yumafoodbank.org
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Educational program is designed for diabetics and their families to provide important education about the disease, its symptoms, complications, medication and nutritional habits; information provided in English and Spanish; free
YHS CLASS OF 1967 REUNION
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma High School Class of 1967 will celebrate their 50th reunion INFO: Contact Gay Thrower at throwershome@hotmail.com or call (928) 580-5395
“AND THEN THERE WERE NONE”
(See Nov. 2)
ARSENIC, OLD LACE
(See Nov. 2)
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S WHEN:
7 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.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 Nov. 4
VOLKSWAGEN ON THE RIVER
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Gateway Park, under bridge GOING ON: Volkswagen show with 80-100 cars, vendors for cars, sand buggies, food drinks; this year’s event supports Hospice of Yuma; free to walk-in
5K RUN/WALK FOR DIABETES
WHEN: Check-in 8 a.m.; walk/run 9 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Community Center, 10234 Dome St. GOING ON: 4th annual 5K run/walk for diabetes event in collaboration with the town of Wellton; all walkers and strollers welcome; sponsored by JV Farms and JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding INFO: Call (928) 782-8104 or 782-8103
YUMA WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
WHEN: Check-in 9 a.m.; opening remarks 9:30 a.m.; walk 10 a.m. WHERE: Smucker Park, Avenue A and 28th Street GOING ON: Walk to end Alzheimer’s with entertainment, activities for all ages INFO: To register, go to act.alz.org/goto/YUMA or call (520) 322-6601
YHS CLASS OF 1967 REUNION
WHERE: 9 a.m. to noon West Wetlands Park, Ramada 33; 11 a.m. tour of Yuma High School; 5:30 p.m. Patio Restaurant GOING ON: Yuma High School Class of 1967 will celebrate their 50th reunion with a gathering at the park, tour the campus and cocktails, dinner, dancing INFO: Contact Gay Thrower at throwershome@hotmail.com or call (928) 580-5395
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Historic downtown Main Street GOING ON: Over 20 activity booths with hands-on art projects that children can create and take home; attendees are invited to join the opening ceremony’s costume parade by dressing as their favorite classic story character; parade will start at the roundabout on 2nd Street, with the Centennial Middle School Marching Band meeting at the main stage; food vendors, entertainment, music and demonstrations by local artists, dance troupes
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Das Bratwurst Haus, 204 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: A boot will be available to collect donations for Wreaths Across America; presented by Rio Colorado Republican Women; checks accepted made out to Wreaths Across America INFO: Call Apryl Brand at (928) 341-0994
FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant and Bar, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Help improve local veterans lives by helping build 33 homes; donate building supplies or sponsor a portion of the building materials; fashions by Chico’s; appetizers, raffle, door prizes; proceeds will benefit AmVets Post 2 COST: $30 single; $50 couple INFO: Contact Ruby Personett, Yuma Foothills Insurance, (928) 342-3077
A NIGHT FOR LIBERTY
WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Servicemaster Restore, 2875 S. Kyla Ave. GOING ON: Keynote speaker Lawrence W. Reed will talk about ‘What the World Needs More Of’; door prize ticket included with purchase; all proceeds benefit the Freedom Library education and scholarship program; 50/50 raffle, silent auction, door prizes COST: Presale tickets $15 each or 2 for $25; tickets at door $20 each INFO: For tickets, contact Rita Megui at (928) 7502532
ADVENTURE AWAITS DINNER, AUCTION
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Clint Harrington resident, 3111 S. Horseshoe Bend GOING ON: Cocktails, dinner, dessert and a live auction to benefit the United Way of Yuma County Community Impact Fund; money raised during the event will assure local families get the support services they need right now COST: $50 INFO: Contact Kari Tatar at kari.tatar@local.unitedway.org or call (928) 783-0515
CAUSE FOR PAWS
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Golf and Country Club, 3150 S. Fortuna Ave. GOING ON: 14th annual Planned Pethood’s Cause for Pause with this year’s theme ‘Snoopy’; door prizes, raffle, dinner, silent auction; tickets can be purchased day of event COST: $40 per person INFO: Contact Rene at planned.pethood@yahoo.com or call (928) 920-1769
CLASSICS BY MOONLIGHT
WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: AWC Amphitheater, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: Sit out in the open field under the bright, full moon of Yuma’s autumn night with four groups of musicians including Twinklers, Young String Ambassadors, the String Ambassadors and full Civic Orchestra; presented by the Yuma Orchestra Association COST: $15 for ages 12 and older INFO: Contact Terri Irizarry at yumaorchestraassociation@gmail.com or call (928) 366-7913
ARSENIC, OLD LACE
(See Nov. 2)