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4-H HORSE SHOW
WHEN: Gates open 7 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Yuma County 4-H Horse Rules applies to all exhibitors; all exhibitors must wear an approved equestrian helmet when mounted; entry form must be signed by parent or guardian, seniors will ride before juniors unless otherwise noted; gymkhana 8 a.m., mini horse 9 a.m., English 10 a.m., western in the afternoon; concessions available; bring folding chairs COST: Free parking, admission to watch INFO: Call Lucy Shipp at 580-6031
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Elks Lodge 476, 1917 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: To make an appointment, contact Margarita Rojas at (928) 446-5668 or email megrojas@mac.com; call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376), or visit bloodhero.com
GATHERING FAMILIES
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4300 W. 16th St., enter through back west door GOING ON: Learn tips and techniques about gathering families at the Yuma family history seminar; free INFO: Call Betty at (928) 366-2288
VOLKSMARCH WALKING 5K
WHEN: On-site registration 8 a.m.; 9 a.m. start WHERE: Madison Avenue and 2nd Street GOING ON: Join the city of Yuma Parks and Rec with a scenic view through the East Wetlands Park along the Colorado River COST: $6; kids 12 and under free INFO: Register online at yumaaz.gov/events or call (928) 373-5200 for on-site
CIVIL WAR DAYS
WHEN: Gates open 9 a.m. WHERE: Yuma Quartermaster Depot, 201 N. 4th Ave. GOING ON: The 9th annual Civil War Days will feature appearances by President Abraham Lincoln and Gen. Ulysses S. Grant; President Lincoln performs his famous “Gettysburg Address” and hold a press conference with Gen. Grant; features two battles, period minstrel shows, performances by the Camp Carleton Band, fashion show, historic dancing demonstrations; visitors can tour through authentic Civil War-style encampments; sponsored by Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area COST: $8 adults, $4 for kids 7-13, children 6 and younger free INFO: Call (928) 373-5198 or visit yumaheritage.com
YUMA HOME, GARDEN SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Get building, remodeling and renovating products and services, find out what’s new and green; all ages welcome COST: $5; kids 16 and under free
GERMAN FEST ON MADISON
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Das Bratwurst Haus, 204 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: 7th annual German Fest on Madison will have live entertainment, German food, desserts, a bier tent and kiddie land play area; presented by Das Bratwurst Haus and German/American Friendship Club
ART SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Museum, 10402 Fresno St., Wellton GOING ON: The first art show of the year will have arts and crafts shown, sold by local artists
HONOR BAND CONCERT
WHEN: 3 to 4:45 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Students from Yuma, Gila Ridge, Kofa and Cibola high schools will come together to perform a concert COST: $5 INFO: Contact Amanda Dallabetta at adallabetta@yumaunion.org or call (928) 502-5977
LUTEFISK, MEATBALL DINNER
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Lutheran School, activity center, 2555 S. Engler Ave. GOING ON: All you can eat lutefisk and meatball dinner with herring, lefse, vegetables, desserts and more; pre-dinner tickets are available now; sponsored by SON Sola Lodge 6-168 COST: $20 INFO: For tickets, contact Tim Hanson at (928) 329-8634
DIGGIN’ GOLD
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: AmVets Post 2, 8889 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Ernie and Hap of Diggin’ Gold band will play country and classic rock for your listening and dancing pleasure; open to public, no cover charge INFO: Call (928) 344-3747
DANCE CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge Performing Arts Center, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: The dance program at GRHS will host an invitational dance concert “Life is a Stage”; area high schools and studios will join Gila Ridge dancers in a community dance event COST: $7 at door INFO: Contact Tami White at twhite@ yumaunion.org or call Melisa Rossi at (928) 503-2217
BITE OF BROADWAY
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater will celebrate Broadway music with “Bite of Broadway”; there will be two separate casts, playlists COST: $20 INFO: Contact Mary Ellen Finch at info@ yumacommunitytheater.org or call (928) 919-4876
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 and sing Yuma’s favorite tunes
CIVIL WAR DAYS
(See Jan. 20)
YUMA HOME, GARDEN SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (See Jan. 20)
YUMA ACCORDION BAND CONCERT
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Rancho Rialto RV Park, 11322 Avenue 12E GOING ON: The Yuma Accordion Band will team up with the San Diego Accordion Group with guest artist Gordon Kohl, a professional accordionist; ‘pass the hat’ to benefit the Yuma Community Food Bank; free INFO: Contact Dorothy Hays at geo63dot@ gmail.com or call (719) 648-5355
BITE OF BROADWAY
WHEN: 2 p.m. (See Jan. 20)
CONCERT SERIES
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: AWC Music Department faculty will be in concert performing vocal and instrumental classical music COST: Free to attend; accepting donations to support scholarships for students in music department INFO: Contact Professor Rodney Abriol at rodney.abriol@azwestern.edu or call (928) 317-6019
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Tell server you’re supporting fundraiser and Lutes will donate a percentage of every food order to benefit Homes For Our Troops; brought by Country Roads RV Resort INFO: Call (443) 970-4770