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COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELLNESS FAIR
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Christ Lutheran Church, activity center, 2555 S. Engler Ave. GOING ON: Bouncy house, free coffee, tea, cookies; Women in Mission will have soup and bread for purchase; raffle of three handmade quilts, thirty-plus vendors, ideas to improve your health, blood pressures, blood glucose, learn hands-on CPR, door prizes
SCANDINAVIAN BAKE SALE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, Theatre Building GOING ON: Fresh baked lefse, krumkakke and able skivers; sponsored by Sons of Norway Sola Lodge INFO: Contact Tim Hanson at (928) 329-8634
WINTER ARTS, CRAFTS SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, Theatre Building GOING ON: Crafters from around Arizona, local and state authors will sign their latest works, music by Deleons, tri-tip sandwiches and favorites; sponsored by Yuma Potpourri Artists; free admission INFO: Contact Lewis Cook at (928) 919-6903
BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (arrive 30 minutes early) WHERE: Hampton Inn and Suites, 1600 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Stratified open pairs 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; partnerships can be arranged; coffee, cookies included; all ages welcome COST: $10/session INFO: Contact Cathy and Wayne Stewart at waycat@live.com or call (928) 328-1690
MEDJOOL DATE FESTIVAL
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Historic Main Street, downtown GOING ON: Food, drinks, live music, zip line, free kids korner, Lutes beer garden and more COST: Free admission; zip line $12 for one ride; same rider, second time $8
ROCK HOUNDING
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Learn where to look for rocks and gems, tips on how to identify them and how to stay safe while rock hounding in the desert; aerial view of rock hounding sites taken by a drone will be shown; free
WRITING, PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Get tips for success while discussing popular genres, writing and publishing software, the eBook market and book promotion; free
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
TASTE OF BROADWAY
WHEN: Doors open 6 p.m.; performance 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: A gala fundraiser show produced by Yuma Community Theater includes a dessert buffet, silent auction; after dinner review will feature either a glass of champagne or cider; tickets available at Fretworks or online at yumacommunitytheater.org COST: $30 INFO: Call (928) 919-4876
BOLLYWOOD NIGHT
WHEN: 6:30 to midnight WHERE: American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive GOING ON: Yuma Crossing Rotary Club will have their 3rd annual red carpet gala fundraiser with entertainment, dancing, silent auction, raffle; menu includes prime rib, chicken breast and authentic Indian cuisine; elegant dress attire; seating is limited to 150 tickets; entertainment features Jonathan Bosco, Neethu Mathew, Madam B.B. and Grupo Acrobatica y Artes Circenses; proceeds will benefit local charities COST: $50 donation INFO: For tickets, call Thelma at (928) 246-2111 or Rita at (928) 580-7288
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Cocopah Golf Resort, 6800 S. Strand Ave. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will play all of Yuma’s favorite tunes
CASINO JOYALE
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Millionaire Yuma, 3681 S. Burch Way GOING ON: Jazz of Yuma’s 3rd annual Casino Night Fundraiser with a roaring 20’s celebration; drinks, food, auctions, dancing and a 1920’s costume contest; 21 and over event; tickets available at Dawn’s Dance Studio, 1301 S. 3rd Ave., or from any JOY Company member COST: $50 INFO: Contact Dawn Atherton at dawnsdance@yahoo.com or call (928) 329-6858
BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Hampton Inn and Suites, 1600 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Stratified Swiss teams 10 a.m.; lunch available between sessions; second half will start after lunch; coffee, cookies included; all ages welcome COST: $10/session INFO: Contact Cathy and Wayne Stewart at waycat@live.com or call (928) 328-1690
WINTER ARTS, CRAFTS SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (See Jan. 26)
TEE IT UP, YUMA
WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: This beginner program teaches children ages 8-16 of all backgrounds, golf and life skills, including honesty, ethics, fair play, reliability and manners; free
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