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MImIAstRE sRAIm RIDEr

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

DErEREs CHAMaER CHOIR

WHEN: Civilians need to be 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

YtMA COMMtmIsY aAmD

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

aOOK CLta

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

MARRIED Im YtMA

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

AWARDr eORtM

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 Yuma-area 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

eAMILY mIGHs CAREER eErsIVAL

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) 3149454

A rEARCH WARRAms

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 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/

PEs-A-PtP rsRErr RELIEe

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

COMMtmIsY HIrsORY ALatM

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

eORMAL DImmERr

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) 317-7666; or contact Sheranne Dampier at (928) 3447737 or email sheranne.dampier@ azwestern.edu WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn about the Battle of Puebla and the significance of the fifth of May in Mexican history; free

MOVIE rCREEmImG

WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Families can enjoy a documentary that highlight Mexico’s history and culture in “La Historia de Mexico”; film shown in Spanish with English subtitles; free

DIGGImF GOLD

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: American Veterans, 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 charge INFO: Call (928) 344-3747

rsARr WAR

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge High School auditorium, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: Aliens, rebellion warriors, dastardly evil ruler, what more could you ask for? Jazz of Yuma’s Stars War is a great family fun entertainment; directed by Dawn Atherton COST: General admission $8 presale, $10 at door, $15 VIP reserved seat INFO: Contact Dawn Atherton at dawnsdance@yahoo.com, call (928) 329-6858 or Dawn’s Dance Studio, 1302 S. 3rd Ave.