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NATIONAL CESAR CHAVEZ BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: AWC, Schoening Conference Center, 3E Building, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: United Blood Services is urging donors to make and keep blood donation appointments to ensure patients have an ample supply of lifesaving transfusions INFO: Contact Rigo Conde at rigoberto.conde@azwestern.edu or call (928) 317-7631
ISRAEL IMPRESSIONS
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Congregation Beth HaMidbar invites the community to “Israel Impressions,” an exhibit of photographs taken in Israel by Paul Margolis; he will present the diversity of people and cultures through his photography; hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, 50/50 raffle opportunity; funds will be used to bring a Rabbi to Yuma for High Holy Days COST: $20 per person, $40 at door (cash or check only), $35 for two, $100 to sponsor table for six
YOUR HEART, YOUR HEALTH
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn how to maintain a healthy heart through physical activity and healthy eating, monitoring weight, blood pressure and cholesterol; information will be presented in English and Spanish; free
HEALTH, WELLNESS FAIR
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: Sunset Community Health Center, 10425 William St., Wellton clinic parking lot GOING ON: Free hearing, vision, basic dental exams, height, weight, glucose, HIV, blood mass index, cholesterol, blood pressure, dental varnish; booths on health insurance enrollment assistance, health education and self-management programs INFO: Contact SunsetCommunityHealthCenter.org or call (928) 782-8104
ONE BOOK YUMA AUTHOR
WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC, 3C Building GOING ON: One Book Yuma selection for 2018 is “Mythical River: Chasing the Mirage of New Water in the American Southwest” by Melissa L. Sevigny
ONE BOOK YUMA AUTHOR
WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 1st Floor Meeting Room, 2951 S. 21st Drive
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Dudley’s Restaurant, 11375 S. Foothills Blvd. GOING ON: Learn how to make the most of your transition into retirement, including parts A, B, C & D, how to enroll in Medicare, what Medicare does and doesn’t cover, your Medicare supplement insurance policy options; refreshments and appetizers served, limited seating INFO: To RSVP, email toddwalker91@gmail.com or call (928) 362-0646
YUHSD TEACHER JOB FAIR
WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Goodwill Career Center, 2097 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: Yuma Union High School District and Goodwill Arizona are hosting a job fair to showcase openings for teachers, bus drivers, support personnel and more INFO: Contact Eric Patten at ericpatten@live.com or call (928) 502-4676
LEGENDARY SONGS
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Many of the hits of the 1960’s and 70’s came out of one place in New York, the Brill Building; hear songs from Neil Sedaka, Elvis, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Dionne Warwick and more COST: $22 to $25 INFO: Contact Yuma Box Office at arts@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5202
HOLD THE DATES
WHEN: Oct. 5-7 GOING ON: Yuma High School Class of 1968 will have their 50-year class reunion to visit with old friends, eat some grub, and tour the school to celebrate 50 years out of the pen INFO: Students should email 1968YHS.reunion@gmail.com with contact information; visit Facebook. com/groups/YHS.Class.of.1968/
COCOPAH ARCHAEOLOGY
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Information will be shared about local archaeological cultural resources and their importance to tribal cultures; learn about local sites and ongoing efforts to protect the resources, including volunteer organizations such as the Arizona Site Steward Program; free
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Olive Garden, 1720 E. 16th St. (See March 21)
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Tell server you are supporting Homes For Our Troops and Lutes will donate a percentage of your order to fundraiser; sponsored by Country Roads RV Resort
AN EVENING WITH J.A. JANCE
WHEN: Doors open 5:30 p.m., presentation 6 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: The award-winning author will speak about her latest book, Duel to the Death, and other written works; books will be available for purchase, book signings will follow the presentation; early arrival and seating before 6 p.m. is highly encouraged; free, open to public
FORMAL DINNERS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, Learning Resources (LR) Building, Room LR109 GOING ON: AWC Culinary Arts Program presents their formal dinner offerings with appetizer, soup or salad, main dish with sides and dessert; students in the program create the menus and serve the meals; today’s dinner is seared duck breast; tickets can be purchased in advance through AWC Business Office; proceeds used for students and program necessities COST: $35 INFO: For payment by phone, call (928) 317-7666; or contact Sheranne Dampier at (928) 3447738 or email sheranne.dampier@ azwestern.edu
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: One of the most popular groups, San Diego’s High Society Jazz Band will bring Dixieland excitement back to Yuma; bring own seating; no admission charge INFO: Visit yumajazz.com