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DIA DEL NINO

WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: Children of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy a day of fishing, games, raffles and prizes; program was made possible by the Somerton Library, Arizona Fish and Game Department, and the city of Somerton Parks and Rec; free

MINIATURE TRAIN RIDES

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Territory Live Steamers, Prison Hill Road, off Giss Parkway just below the prison GOING ON: Trains are large enough to carry both adults and children; learn a few things about the operation of a railroad - two horn blast for starting, one blast to stop, three to go backwards and two long, a short, and a long for grade crossings COST: $2 donation INFO: Contact Chuck Finnila at Livesteamersofyuma@yahoo.com or call (928) 782-1988

PAINT YOUR PET FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Stefanie Littlewood will teach you how to paint your fur baby or paint a unicorn; 90 percent of all proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Yuma, 10 percent will go towards paint and supplies COST: $20 adults, $10 children ages 7-18; pay at Co-Op day of event INFO: Contact Stefanie Littlewood at littlewoodcoop@gmail.com or call (702) 806-4502

WHERE DO I SAVE MONEY?

WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn more about different kinds of accounts and other money-saving methods, including online options; all ages welcome, free

RELAY FOR LIFE

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 W. Desert Sun Drive GOING ON: Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event; event is kicked-off by celebrating everyone who’s been affected by cancer; luminaria bags placed around the course represent a loved one lost to cancer, bring support to those affected by it, and honors survivors INFO: Register online at RelayforLife.org

THE KNIGHT AT DAWN KIDS

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS is an adaptation of the second of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series; presented by Infinite Imagination Youth Theatre COST: $5 donation

ACOUSTIC PIANO DUO

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Ricky Arviso and Jeff McBride will entertain with the greatest hits of classic rock and more

DESERET CHAMBER CHOIR

WHEN: Civilians need on visitor list no later than Monday; doors open 6:30 p.m., concert 7 p.m. May 4 WHERE: MCAS Yuma Chapel, MCAS Building 1176, corner of Shaw and Hart Street GOING ON: The Deseret Chamber Choir will present its 5th concert “Then Sings My Soul” featuring hymn selections from various faiths COST: Free admission; accepting donations INFO: To get on visitor list, go to dccyuma.com; email Brandon Stroup at deseretchamberchoir@gmail.com or call (928) 580-1849

MINIATURE TRAIN RIDES

(See April 28)

YUMA COMMUNITY BAND

WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Post Elementary Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St. GOING ON: The Yuma Community Band will perform for their spring concert; accepting donations INFO: Contact Dr. Pollard at louis.pollard@ azwestern.edu

BOOK CLUB

WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Discuss “Henry and Rachel” by Laurel Saville; all welcome

MARRIED IN YUMA

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Learn more about one of the most colorful chapters of Yuma’s history — the “no waiting” era when Cupid worked overtime to marry thousands of couples each year; free

AWARDS FORUM

WHEN: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; forum 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: The 22nd annual awards forum of the Freedom Library will focus on the United States Constitution; $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Yumaarea individuals, opportunity draws, 50/50 raffle, books for purchase, special viewing of Seven Days in May; hors d’oeuvres available; all proceeds benefit the Freedom Library education and scholarship program COST: Free admission, donations accepted

FAMILY NIGHT CAREER FESTIVAL

WHEN: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Somerton Center, Somerton Middle School, 1011 N. Somerton Ave. GOING ON: Learn about programs available through AWC and partnering universities, GED classes, English courses, community program services, after-school programs and more; attendees can see dance and musical performances from local schools, educational displays; also food available for purchase, drawing opportunities, games; a career outfit contest for kids, adults are encouraged to wear their current or desired career outfit INFO: Contact Maria Guzman Ramirez at Maria.GuzmanRamirez@azwestern.edu or call (928) 314-9454

A SEARCH WARRANT

WHEN: Oct. 5-7 WHERE: Oct. 5: 6 p.m. Jimmie Dee’s; Oct. 6: 10:30 a.m. to noon West Wetlands Park, campus tour; 5:30 p.m. Patio Hills Restaurant, dinner 7 p.m., dancing GOING ON: A search warrant has been issued for the 50-year class reunion of the Yuma High School Class of 1968; visit with old friends, eat some grub, and tour the campus to celebrate 50 years out of the pen, dancing to music from the good ol’ days COST: $68 per person, covers all food INFO: RSVP to 1968YHS.reunion@gmail.com by Sept. 1; visit Facebook.com/groups/YHS. Class.of.1968/

PET-A-PUP STRESS RELIEF

WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, 3C Breezeway GOING ON: The Yuma chapter of Love on a Leash will volunteer to share their carefree canine companions with students to alleviate stress as students prepare for final exams; event will also help raise awareness surrounding the topic of mental health INFO: Contact Christine Rouff at Christine. Rouff@azwestern.edu or (928) 317-6067

COMMUNITY HISTORY ALBUM

WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: The public is invited to bring original historic photos, letters, postcards and other Yuma County memorabilia to the library to be scanned for the Library District’s Community History Album; the digital album will be unveiled February 2021

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: lobster boil; tickets can be purchased in advance through AWC Business Office; proceeds used for students and program necessities COST: $55 INFO: For payment by phone, call (928) 3177666; or contact Sheranne Dampier at (928) 344-7737 or email sheranne.dampier@ azwestern.edu