What’s Going On
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BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Discuss “Henry and Rachel” by Laurel Saville; all welcome
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
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 DANCE BAND
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: American Veterans Post 330, 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
FOLKLORIC DANCE CLUB
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School auditorium, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: KHS Folkloric Dance Club will perform during spirit week, also featuring the Gadsden school Mariachi Flor del Desierto, teacher dancers, art from Kofa students and Kofa guitar players COST: $5 advance; $7 at door INFO: Contact Denise Lopez at davalos@yumaunion.org or KHS office at (928) 502-5400
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.
SUMMER JAZZ
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Trio will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
PINATA PROTEST
WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: The Alement, 179 E. 1st St. GOING ON: Pinata Protest, the TexMex punk band from San Antonio, Texas, will entertain Yuma and present their new album “Necio Nights”
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
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
CAR WASH
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Fuel Fitness, 1335 S. Pacific Ave., Suite 209 GOING ON: Car wash fundraiser will benefit Mimie Bridges to help pay for medical expenses; raffle prizes for a 3-night stay in Las Vegas, $1,200 gift card to Sprague’s Sports, 1 month membership at Fuel Fitness, $500 gift card to Heuser Chiropractic and more COST: $20 INFO: Contact Rob Goekler at (928) 580-2215 or Alex McNeely (602) 350-2528
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)
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
FILM SCREENING
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: A festive Cinco de Mayo screening of Three Amigos, a 1986 comedy/western, rated PG COST: $5 INFO: Contact Ana Lazo-Padilla at ana.lazo-padilla@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5202
BARE NAKED THEATRE
WHEN: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Theatre, main campus GOING ON: A bare stage, a troupe of actors and a few short plays; six different 10 minute plays; free
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. WHERE: Quechan Casino GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform playing Yuma’s favorite
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 INFO: Visit dccyuma.com; email Brandon Stroup at deseretchamberchoir@gmail.com or call (928) 580-1849
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Antelope Union High School cafeteria, 9168 S. Avenue 36E, Wellton GOING ON: Make an appointment to find the hero in you INFO: Call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877827-4376) or visit bloodhero.com, enter city or zip code