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Friday Feb. 16 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: Fortuna de Oro RV Resort, North Hall, 13650 N. Frontage Road GOING ON: A worse-than-expected cold and flu season have impacted blood donations across the country; if in good health, give blood now to ensure an adequate community blood supply INFO: Contact Donna Singleton at dsingleton@bloodsystems.org or call (520) 310-8857; for eligibility questions, call (800) 288-2199 ext. 5497
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Christ Lutheran Church, Higgins Memorial Chapel, 2555 S. Engler Ave. INFO: Contact Penny Esmeier at pesmeier@ yumaregional.org or call (928) 580-2341; for eligibility questions, call (800) 288-2199 ext. 5497
YUMA HAMFEST
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The 14th annual Yuma Hamfest will have amateur radio operators, seminars, ham radio and emergency preparedness exhibits and emergency supplies for purchase, information to obtain an amateur radio license is available, amateur radio license test sessions, electronics swap meet COST: $5 INFO: Contact Jeff Weeks at info@ yumahamfest.org or call (928) 941-0131
“THE GAME’S AFOOT”
WHEN: Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: A dinner theatre production of “The Games Afoot” by Ken Ludwig; the show is a murder mystery and contains gunshots; ticket includes bread, small salad, choice of chicken Francesca with twice baked potato or portobello mushroom with puff pastry (vegetarian), dessert, water or iced tea; a bar is available with beer, wine, signature cocktails and coffee COST: $30 INFO: Contact Ana Lazo-Padilla at ana.lazopadilla@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5207
“THE CHIEF FROM CANADA” CONCERT
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St. GOING ON: “The Chief from Canada,” Frank Durocher, is in Yuma and will present a great concert; come early, limited seating INFO: (928) 248-5812
“REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES”
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater features the stage play by Josefina Lopez, “Real Women Have Curves,” set in a tiny sewing factory in east Los Angeles in 1987 COST: $20 INFO: Contact YCT Box Office at info@ YumaCommunityTheater.org or call (928) 919-4876
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S Saturday Feb. 17 YUMA HAMFEST
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The 14th annual Yuma Hamfest will have a near-space balloon launch at 9 a.m., providing the winds are favorable, a hydrogen-filled balloon will be launched that will rise to at least 16 miles, to near the edge of space then tracked and retrieved by a recovery team; also amateur radio operators, seminars, ham radio and emergency preparedness exhibits and emergency supplies for purchase, information to obtain an amateur radio license is available, amateur radio license test sessions, electronics swap meet COST: $5 INFO: Contact Jeff Weeks at info@ yumahamfest.org or call (928) 941-0131
BOOMERS & BEYOND LIVING EXPO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Boomers and Beyond, a onestop-shop, focuses on significant aspects of starting a new chapter in life for seniors and baby boomers, including finance management, health, vacation, lifestyle and well-being; learn about retirement, 401k’s, health specific for seniors, variety of speakers, active exhibits, health screenings, demonstrations, informational booths, giveaways; produced by YRMC and Yuma Sun INFO: Call (928) 336-3976
DESTINATION DESERT ROAD TRIP
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Gas up your vehicle and caravan to three historic sites with the Arizona Historical Society — Redondo Ruins, Laguna Dam and McPhaul Bridge; a special presentation will be given at each location COST: $20 INFO: Visit arizonahistoricalsociety.org/yuma or call (928) 782-1841
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 1000 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Since blood is separated into components, your donation can save several lives; if in good health, give blood now to ensure an adequate community blood supply INFO: Call 1-877-UBS-HERO or visit BloodHero.com, enter Yuma or call Elizabeth Bigham at (928) 503-9259
HANK DAYS CELEBRATION
WHEN: Parade 10 a.m., barbecue, car show 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Parade route Foothills Boulevard; barbecue 12436 S. Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: Yuma Foothills Rotary will celebrate the Foothills community spirit with a barbecue dinner of tri-tip beef, beans and salad; raffles, entertainment; dinner take out
BOOMER BASH CLASSIC SHOW
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: The Palms RV Resort, 3400 S. Avenue 7E GOING ON: The 9th annual Boomer Bash classic car, hot rod show will have raffles, live auction, 50/50 drawing, live music, food and beverages; proceeds will benefit Hospice of Yuma, Yuma Community Food Bank and Safe House of Yuma; presented by Nostalgia Car Club of Yuma INFO: Contact paulagage@q.com or call (928) 271-4172
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 11299 S. Glenwood Ave. GOING ON: Author Pinkie Paranya, born in Phoenix and a Yuma resident for half her life, will be signing her books; her recent book “Heart of Jade,” a romantic paranormal set in an ancient Mayan civilization
BOOGIE, BREWS & BLUES FESTIVAL
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Gateway Park, 259 S. Gila St. GOING ON: Annual outdoor music festival will feature live music, food trucks, craft beer, unique booths; performers include Alastair Greene band, Ben Robinson band, The Blitz Brothers, Len Rainey and the Midnight Players, The McCoy Brothers; chairs, blankets, shades and umbrellas are allowed, coolers, pets and outside food/drinks not allowed COST: $25 presale, $30 at gate; discounted tickets available for military (with ID/in person only) INFO: Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, Yuma Civic Center, Yuma Art Center; online at yumaaz.gov
NWT LUNCHEON
WHEN: Noon WHERE: Dudley’s Restaurant (former Copper Miner), 11375 S. Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: All residents, past and present, of Canada’s NWT are invited to get together for a luncheon INFO: Call Ann at (928) 276-3444
“THE GAME’S AFOOT”
(See Feb. 16)
CHRISTIAN MUSICAL FESTIVAL
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge High School auditorium, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Youth for Christ Club will present Awaken, a Christian worship night with bands to perform include Vertical Church, Aqua Viva, Stone Ridge, with student speakers and more; free INFO: Contact Danny Marron at (928) 5026249
WESTERN MOVIE
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: The western movie classic “Man of the Frontier” starring Gene Autry will be shown under the stars; popcorn available for purchase, seating provided, free admission, reservations requested INFO: To RSVP, go to ykruse@azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841
“REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES”
(See Feb. 16)