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EASTER BUNNY FESTIVAL
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Palms Regional Center, 1305 S. Yuma Palms Parkway GOING ON: Kids will love the variety of fun activities such as bounce houses, face painting, a trackless train, magician, refreshments, Easter egg hunt (while supplies last); free INFO: Contact Brandi McDonald at brandi. sonicboomnv@yahoo.com or call (775) 354-7437
POOCHES ON THE PATIO FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Pooches on the Patio will support Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home; bring your canine companions for a brunch; Lutes chefs will serve up one-ofa-kind menu items for you and your pooch; meet Tiny Chula in person; handmade quilt raffle; all proceeds will go towards down payment of a new Old Souls hacienda to rescue more geriatric, special needs and hospice animals INFO: Contact Paula Rivadeneira at oldsoulsk9rescue@gmail.com or call (928) 362-2364
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Lutes is hosting a restaurant takeover to support Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home; meet Tiny Chula in person; handmade quilt raffle; all proceeds will go towards down payment of a new Old Souls hacienda to rescue more geriatric, special needs and hospice animals INFO: Contact Paula Rivadeneira at oldsoulsk9rescue@gmail.com or call (928) 362-2364
‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Theater, north end of Yuma main campus GOING ON: AWC Theatre Department presents the abridged version of William Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing”; tickets available at door COST: $5 admission; free with student ID
YUMA CATHOLIC CHOIR, BAND
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Country Roads RV Village, 5707 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Yuma Catholic High School choir and band will perform a mini show COST: General admission $7; tickets can be purchased in advance or at door INFO: Contact countryroadsyuma.com or call (928) 344-8910 ext. 110
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, along with monitoring weight, blood pressure and cholesterol; presented in English and Spanish; free
FOLK, FAIRY TALES
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Listeners of all ages are invited to a Grimm’s fairytale called “The Nixie,” and an African tale called “The Oxtail Switch”; free
INTRO TO START-UPS
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn about common business development practices, methods to research and test business ideas, and how to connect with customers; limited space, free
DINE TO DONATE
WHEN: 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Texas Roadhouse, 594 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Fundraiser will benefit Benny Rodriguez and his family who are traveling back and forth to Phoenix for medical treatment; tell server you’re there for the Rodriguez family and 10 percent of your food bill will go to the family
MASSACRE AT CABORCA
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: In 1857, American Henry Crabb led a filibuster into Sonora, Mexico, with devastating consequences; learn about the “Massacre at Caborca: the ill-fated Crabb Expedition of 1857”; free
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: This interactive workshop helps participants to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of early detection
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: In a return performance, the popular Yuma Big Band will be featured; bring own seating; no admission charge INFO: Visit yumajazz.com