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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) 3149454
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) 317-7666; or contact Sheranne Dampier at (928) 3447737 or email sheranne.dampier@ azwestern.edu
CINCO DE MAYO
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
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Discuss “Henry and Rachel” by Laurel Saville; all welcome
MOVIE SCREENING
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
DIGGIN’ 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
STARS 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.
LIBRARY CON
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Participate in fan panels, games, crafts and cosplay during the 5th annual Yuma County Library Con; all attendees receive a free comic book (while supplies last); all ages welcome, free
THEATRE WORKSHOPS
WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Seniors ages 55 and older are invited to explore their imaginations through workshops, story sharing and reader’s theatre; free
CINCO DE MAYO
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Cinco de Mayo is an annual observance held on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862; free
DIGGIN’ GOLD
(See May 4)
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Historic Main Street, downtown GOING ON: Kicks off with the fire muster by the fire department, community performances, food vendors, business and craft booths, kid’s corner; pub crawl 5 p.m., register at Prison Hill, must be 21 to enter pub crawl contest; meet at the main stage 8 p.m. for raffle prizes, Buyepongo in concert; free admission
ORCHESTRAL CLASSICS
WHEN: Pre-show 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School, Fine Arts Auditorium, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Show will feature AWC Civic Orchestra, String Ambassadors, Young String Ambassadors and Twinklers; show is presented as the last performance of the Yuma Orchestra Association’s annual concert season COST: $15; available at Yuma Art Center or online at YumaShowTickets.com INFO: Call (928) 366-7913 or (928) 246-6715
DESERET CHAMBER CHOIR
WHEN: Doors open 2:30 p.m., concert 3 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. 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