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Monday July 23 YHS CLASS OF 1968 ALUMNI SEARCH
WHEN: Oct. 5-7 GOING ON: Many classmates have not contacted the group for the 50-year class reunion of 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; Oct. 5 - 6 p.m. Jimmie Dee’s visitation, grub, nohost bar; Oct. 6 - 10:30 a.m. to noon yard time at West Wetlands Park, includes brunch and campus tour; 5:30 p.m. Patio Hills Restaurant social time, 2 tickets issued for beer, wine, tea or soda, 7 p.m. dinner, dancing COST: $68 per person, covers all food INFO: RSVP to 1968YHS.reunion@gmail.com by Sept. 1; contact Diane Roland Bruning at (602) 578-4155 or visit Facebook.com/groups/YHS.Class.of.1968/
Friday July 27 BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Discover the resources for the new school year and the after-school activities that the library offers during the 5th annual Back to School fair; students of all ages will receive a backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last), courtesy of the Friends of Yuma County Libraries, the San Luis Fund and the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma; free
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Senior Living, Banquet Room, 2600 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Donate blood, saves lives INFO: To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood.org, use sponsor code: YumaSL
DIGGIN’ GOLD DANCE BAND
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; no cover charge INFO: Call (928) 344-3747
BIGJOYWOW
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Get out of the heat and enjoy the sounds of Bigjoywow
UPPER ROOM
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Upper Room will entertain with classic rock
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
Saturday July 28 DAY OF THE COWBOY
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy with a movie marathon featuring western films based on books; movies range in length from 90 minutes to two hours; free
WATER DRIVE, ICE CREAM SOCIAL
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Jaycees Clubhouse, 2577 E. County 14th St. GOING ON: Bring donations of 24 pack or larger of bottled water to benefit the Salvation Army of Yuma; with every case of water donated, a ticket will be given to attend the ice cream social; drop-off locations include Littlewood Fine Arts & Community Co-Op and University of Arizona Agricultural Center INFO: Contact Becky Urzua at jayceesyuma@yahoo.com or call (928) 210-5109
MOVIE SCREENING
WHEN: Doors open 2:30 p.m., movie 3 to 4:55 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: “E.T., the ExtraTerrestrial,” rated PG, family, Sci-Fi; popcorn, soda available for purchase COST: $1 INFO: Contact Ana Lazo-Padilla at ana.lazo-padilla@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5202
CRAIG WAYNE BOYD
WHEN: Doors open 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Craig Wayne Boyd is the season 7 winner of The Voice, and is currently on tour across the country COST: General admission $25; VIP $50 (while supplies last) INFO: Contact Esther Markle at esther.markle@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5046