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MLK JR. MARCH, OBSERVANCE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Rose of Sharon Church to MLK Neighborhood Center, 4th Street and 9th Avenue GOING ON: The local chapter of the NAACP will host a Martin Luther King Jr. observance march; Council member Michael Shelton will be guest speaker; open to public INFO: Contact Michael Shelton at councilmember-michael-shelton@ yuma.org or call (928) 373-5002
BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The Southwest Surfers are all seasoned musicians and singers and present impeccably smooth 4- and 5-part harmony with rock solid instrumentation COST: $17, $20, $25; advance ticket sales or at door INFO: Call (928) 344-8910, ext. 110 or countryroadsaz.com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: January is National Blood Donor Month, start 2018 by saving a life; help replenish the blood supply after the busy holiday season INFO: Contact Elizabeth Hammonds at (928) 336-1105 or email volunteerservices@yumaregional. org, sponsor code: yumaregional
MARRIED IN YUMA
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn more about one of the most colorful chapters of Yuma’s history, the “no waiting” era when Cupid worked overtime to marry thousands of couples each year; free
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Gila Mountain United Methodist Church, 12716 N. Frontage Road GOING ON: January is National Blood Donor Month, start 2018 by saving a life; help replenish the blood supply after the busy holiday season INFO: Contact Marilyn Hohnstein at (928) 342-0345 or email officegmumc@gmail.com; call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376), or visit bloodhero.com
U.S. CONSTITUTION CLASS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Learn the Constitution, earn a scholarship; ages 14 and up welcome INFO: Contact the Freedom Library at (928) 246-2327 or email info@ freedomlibrary.org
NASHVILLE QUARTET
WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Southern Baptist Church, 13148 E. 40th St. GOING ON: New Legacy Project will present a live gospel concert, they are best known for their intricate harmonies, true southern Gospel sound and homespun humor; free INFO: Contact Bobbie Frye at newlegacyproject@yahoo.com or call (615) 939-5164
MAN IN BLACK
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Man in Black — the music of Johnny Cash; celebrate the life and music of Cash with this critically acclaimed concert; starring Robert Shaw and Lonely Street Band; brought by Lonely Street Productions COST: $25 INFO: Contact Yuma Art Center, 3735202; Yuma Civic Center, 373-5040; Parks and Rec, 373-5243; or visit Yumashowtickets.com
FIELD TO FEAST AGRITOUR
WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Visitor Information Center, 201 N. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Learn about what’s growing around Yuma up close and personal; led by local grower, the tour is informative, ‘hands-on,’ and includes a healthy lunch COST: $55 INFO: VisitYuma.com, under ‘specialty tours’
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge High School, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: January is National Blood Donor Month, start 2018 by saving a life; help replenish the blood supply after the busy holiday season INFO: Contact Danielle Strom at (928) 502-6400 or email dstrom@ yumaunion.org; call 1-877-UBSHERO (827-4376), or visit bloodhero. com
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Adult Probation Administration Building, 410 Maiden Lane GOING ON: January is National Blood Donor Month, start 2018 by saving a life; help replenish the blood supply after the busy holiday season INFO: Contact Frank Silva at (928) 373-1690 or email fsilva@courts. az.gov; call 1-877-UBS-HERO (8274376), or visit bloodhero.com
FILMED IN YUMA
WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Yuma and the Imperial Sand Dunes have served as scene locales in silent films, Hollywood classics and independent movies; learn about top filming locations, which actors and directors have worked in Yuma and hear behindthe-scenes stories; open to public, free
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Antelope Union High School, 9168 S. Avenue 36E, Wellton GOING ON: January is National Blood Donor Month, start 2018 by saving a life; help replenish the blood supply after the busy holiday season INFO: To make an appointment, contact Jeff Peters at (928) 785-3344 or email jepeters13@yahoo.com; call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376), or visit bloodhero.com
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Emerald Springs Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, 1475 S. 46th Ave. GOING ON: Help celebrate the 20th anniversary with hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine, beer, entertainment, and tours offered
ECONOMICS CLASS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Learn about economics, earn a scholarship; ages 14 and up welcome INFO: Contact the Freedom Library at (928) 246-2327 or email info@ freedomlibrary.org
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Grammy-winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor and his trio make their first appearance in Yuma; bring own seating; no admission charge INFO: Visit yumajazz.com