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Friday Aug. 3
TAKING ON JOFFREY, N.Y. WHEN: 7 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Ave. GOING ON: Enjoy an elegant throwback to the Supper Club with Yuma’s own talents with silent auction, 50/50 raffle; pianist Kolt Supa, choreographer Alia Gizzi, catering provided by chef Alex Trujillo; vegetarian option available; a formal event, adult attendance encouraged, adult beverages available; presented by Artists Reaching to Serve in the Community; tickets can be purchased at takingonjoffrey.eventbrite.com COST: $75 person INFO: Visit ARTSyuma on Facebook or contact projectarts4all@gmail.com
RICKEY J AND THE BROTHERHOOD WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar & Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Rickey J and the Brotherhood plays soul, funk, R&B and dance music from Marvin Gaye to Bruno Mars
JAZZ AT LUTES WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Trombonist Ernie Ortega will be featured with Yuma Jazz Company Quintet; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
SUMMER JAZZ WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Jason and Elle will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
Saturday Aug. 4
TECH TALKS WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Getting acquainted with personal computers — learn more about popular technology with hands-on experience, or simply listen and watch; free
WRITERS WORKSHOP WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how to develop and design a storefront webpage for self promotion and advertising; free
Sunday Aug. 5
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 for 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; Oct. 5 - 6
p.m. Jimmie Dee’s visitation, grub, no-host 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/
Thursday Aug. 9
HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Yuma County Public Health Services District Auditorium, 2200 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Learn the skills you need to manage your condition such as understanding the benefits of physical activity, emotions linked to a chronic condition, communicating with loved ones and health care providers about your condition; free INFO: Contact Annette Perez at Annette.perez@ yumacountyaz.gov or call (928) 317-4571
CERT PROGRAM WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Public Works Training Room, 4343 S. Avenue 5-1/2E GOING ON: The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, terrorism and disaster medical operations; attendees must
be 18 years or older; four class sessions for a total of 22 hours; free INFO: Call (928) 317-4681 or visit ready.go/ community-emergency-response-team
Friday Aug. 10
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; open to public, no cover charge INFO: Call (928) 344-3747
CHUCKAWALLAS 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 the Chuckawallas
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
JAM UNIVERSITY WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar & Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Listen to the sounds of JAM University