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Friday March 30 COMPANY L BUSHMASTERS
WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: 950 E. Main St., Somerton GOING ON: A flag raising ceremony to honor our veterans from World War II who went overseas to fight for our country; breakfast available at La Cocina Restaurant, hosted by Regional Center For Border Health INFO: Contact Tony Rotella at (928) 782-3124
GENTLE YOGA WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Serenity Yoga Studio, 720 E. 22nd St. GOING ON: Workshop will offer tips to keep loose while traveling; learn ideas for using what you have on a road trip to feel your best; class includes gentle movement, some talk and relaxing fun; no yoga experience necessary; bring a mat if you have one, wear comfortable shoes; class limited to the first 20; advance registration recommended COST: $20 advance; $25 at door INFO: Contact Pam Brown at roadtripperyoga@gmail.com
PANDA EXPRESS TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Panda Express, 2495 S. Avenue B GOING ON: AmeriSchools North Campus will takeover the restaurant for their 6th level field trip at the end of the year; need printed or digital flier available at AmeriSchools North campus INFO: Contact Ellen Farr at efarr@ amerischools.org or call (928) 9197203
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
Saturday March 31 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
WHEN: Registration 7 to 10 a.m.; flights 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: 3590 S. Fortuna Ave. GOING ON: EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Young Eagles, a free introductory flight experience and informal mentoring program for youths ages 8-17; designed to welcome and encourage youths who are interested in flying, but don’t know how or where to take that first step; hands-on introduction, youth will fly with a local EAA member pilot, learn about joining the ranks of Young Eagles and see their world; flights last about 20 minutes; parents or legal guardians must be present and sign all required forms INFO: Contact Bob Helfrich at (928) 446-3959
FEATHERED LOVE PARROT RESCUE
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Learn how to paint a bird or other pet; email a clear photo of your feathered friend or pet to stefanie.p.littlewood@gmail.com; if you don’t have a picture of a bird, visit the feathered love Facebook page and pick out one you’d like to paint; bring a blank white 16x20 canvas; wear appropriate clothes for painting with acrylic paint; 90 percent of the proceeds will go to the rescue, 10 percent will go towards supplies; bring own drinks, fruit and orange juice provided COST: $20 adults; free for kids under 18 INFO: Contact Stafanie Littlewood at littlewoodcoop@gmail.com or call (702) 806-4502
MEET, GREET CANDIDATES
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. WHERE: American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive GOING ON: Meet candidates running in this year’s elections including incumbents Paul Gosar representative, Kelli Ward, Darin Mitchell, Sine Kerr and Tim Dunn; candidates Sergio Arellano and Nick Pierson running for U.S. Rep in CD 3, Trey Terry for Rep in LD13, Anthony Gier for Rep in LD13, Brent Backus for Senate in LD13, Richard Hopkins for Rep. in LD4 and more; keynote speaker is Trevor Loudon from Christchurch, New Zealand INFO: Contact Sally Kizer, chairman of the Colorado River Tea Party, at coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com or call (928) 210-1219
STARS, STRIPES FOREVER
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Arizona Classical Ballet presents Stars and Stripes Forever, a tribute to all Americans and those who serve our country COST: General admission $15 INFO: Tickets at YumaShowTickets. com, YumaArtCenter.com or call (928) 373-5202
REZ POWER
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Power House Church, 1798 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: The community is invited to free family fun with activities, food, prizes, jumper, cotton candy INFO: Contact Patricia Bailey at pbaileyfree@gmail.com or call (928) 256-9439 PIANO CONCERT WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: First piano concert will feature Mariel Alduenda and Kolt Supa; interactive performance where musicians explain a piece and then perform COST: $5 INFO: Contact Stafanie Littlewood at littlewoodcoop@gmail.com or call (702) 806-4502
UPPER ROOM
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Upper Room band will perform oldies but goodies
Monday April 2 THINKING MONEY EXHIBIT
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Thinking Money is a new traveling exhibition designed to teach tweens, teens and the adults in their lives about money; explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, imaging your future self and avoiding financial fraud; light refreshments served
Tuesday April 3 UPPER ROOM
WHEN: 6 p.m., 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Upper Room will have two performances on the big stage at the 66th annual Yuma County Fair
Wednesday April 4 TECH PETTING ZOO
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: LEADing (Libraries Enabling Assistive Discovery) Technology Project is for people of all ages with physical and developmental disabilities; this project features an interactive display table and platform, digital pens for scanning, recording and scribing and virtual reality systems; free
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/