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TURN YOUR HEALTH AROUND
WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Family YMCA, Teen Room, 1917 W. 32nd St. (enter through southwest corner) GOING ON: Presentation will include a lifestyle medicine education program, focused on whole-person health, facilitated over 12-18 sessions in a group environment with group discussions and peer support, optimal nutrition, exercise and behavioral psychology principles and tools INFO: To register, email chipyumaaz@gmail.com
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Guitarist Peter Sprague and vocalist Leonard Patton will be featured; bring own seating; no admission charge INFO: Visit yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant and Bar, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Big Boss Band plays Yuma’s favorite tunes
‘THE MOUSE THAT ROARED’
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge Performing Arts Center, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: The hilarious “Mouse That Roared” was first a book and then a popular film in the late 1950s, starring actor Peter Sellers in three roles, is about a small nation that devises a plan to trick the U.S. into offering much-needed foreign aid through surprisingly hilarious methods; directed by Keith Lockhart, with more than 60 students to participate in the two evenings of performances COST: $5
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR.
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School auditorium, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: The Kofa High School Production and Performance Class presents Seussical the Musical Jr. COST: Free admission, one nonperishable food item requested for the Yuma Community Food Bank INFO: Call (928) 502-5601
THURSDAYS AT THE THEATRE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 Main St. GOING ON: The drama/comedy from Colombia “Bad Lucky Goat” involves two teenagers on a journey of reconciliation after they accidentally kill a bearded goat with their father’s truck; brought by the AWC Foundation, sponsored by KAWC Colorado River Public Media, AWC/ NAU Academic Library and Yuma Art Center; proceeds go in part to help fund scholarships for students at AWC COST: $5 admission, $2.50 AWC/ NAU-Yuma, UA Yuma or ASU students, faculty or staff with ID
LEGENDARY LADIES OF COUNTRY
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Enjoy a mix of country, pop, rock and blues performed by Monica Heuser, accompanied by a live band; advance ticket sales or available at door COST: $17 to $25 INFO: Go to countryroadsaz.com or call (928) 344-8910, ext. 110
MEET AND GREET
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Democratic Party Headquarters, 290 S. 1st Ave. GOING ON: Meet and greet candidates at the regular meeting of Yuma County Indivisible; Michelle Harris, candidate for Arizona Senate LD-13; David Brill, candidate for U.S. Congress AZ-04
FUNDRAISER CONCERT
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Fundraiser to bring ceramics classes for kids, featuring SnailMate, Coolzey, Venkman’s Ghost and J Worm; food by Taco Shelle, vegan options available, face painting, silent auction, free art projects for kids COST: $5 INFO: Contact Stefanie Littlewood at littlewoodcoop@gmail.com or call (702) 806-4502
LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP CLINIC
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Yuma County Superior Court, 250 W. 2nd St. GOING ON: The clinic is part of a series of sessions offered by the Yuma County Law Library designed to assist self-represented litigants with various case types; clinic will be given in English and Spanish; free
ARTS EXPO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Exhibits include ceramics, fabric art, lapidary, paintings, photography, pottery, woodworking and wood carving; demonstrations, raffles, special lunch menu; free admission COST: $7.50 lunch
MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m.; park will close 4 p.m. in preparation for concerts, re-open 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 Desert Sun Drive GOING ON: Daytime show and shine classic car show, vendors, food; 5 p.m. concert with Crossfire, a Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band, 7 p.m. concert with Mother Mercy, ultimate retro show, 9 p.m. concert with Fortunate Son, a Creedence Clearwater tribute band; gates close 11 p.m. COST: Show ‘n shine $3 adults, $1 youth ages 6-15, under 6 free; concert adults $10, youth ages 6-15 $5, under 6 free; advance passport $20 (must be purchased in advance at Caballeros office) INFO: Call (928) 343-1715 or visit midnightattheoasis.net
DIGGIN’ GOLD
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: AmVets Post 2, 8889 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Ernie and Hap of Diggin’ Gold will play country and classic rock for your listening and dancing pleasure; open to public, no cover
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THREE ONE-ACT PLAYS
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge Performing Arts Center, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Paper or Plastic, I Hate War and The Marvelous Playbill will be directed by Keith Lockhart, with a student assistant director; freshman Kylie Buchan and Sara Lynn-Johnson and junior Mary Stofft; more than 60 students will participate in the two evenings of performances COST: $5
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL JR.
(See March 1)
‘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