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Friday Sept. 14 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn about Latin music, food and culture; light refreshments served; information available in Spanish and English; free

PANDA EXPRESS TAKEOVER

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Panda Express, 1900 E. 16th St. GOING ON: All proceeds will help Helping Hands of Yuma provide free services to the elderly in our local community INFO: Visit their Facebook page or website helpingyuma.org

GILA RIDGE FFA BARBECUE

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Gila Ridge High School, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: The annual barbecue will include a plate of meat, coleslaw, beans, salsa, tortilla and a water; fundraiser is run by students every year to keep the class and club running COST: $10 per ticket

Saturday Sept. 15 EAT HEALTHY, BE ACTIVE

WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how using a variety of spices to add flavor while reducing salt, fat and added sugars are healthy for your body; all ages welcome; space is limited, registration required; free INFO: To sign up for class, call (928) 726-3904; or stop by Yuma County Cooperative Extension Office, County Health Department Building, Suite 102

DROP-IN COMPUTER HELP

WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Do you own a computer or mobile device? Do you need help using it? Attendees are encouraged to bring their own laptop or device; subjects covered include basic internet, email, device basics, Microsoft software basics and library eBooks and media services; troubleshooting of computers or devices not provided; no registration required INFO: Call (928) 373-6482 to schedule a one-on-one appointment

COSPLAY SOCIAL

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Want to learn more about costume play? Work on your costume and accessories with fellow geeks; ages 13+ welcome; some supplies provided; free

WRITING WORKSHOP

WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Aspiring authors are invited to attend writing workshops led by local writers Christine Howard and J.L. Lahey; participants begin writing Nov. 1, with a goal to write a 50,000-word (approximately 175 page) novel by 11:59:59 Nov. 30; free

FIESTAS PATRIAS

WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with water slides, games, contests, live music, giveaways, artifacts, food and drink vendors; groups include Azucena La de Jalisco, Mariachi Aguila de Tijuana, folkloric group Sones de mi Tierra and Espuelas de Oro; COST: Free admission

FUR BALL XII

WHEN: 6 p.m. to midnight WHERE: AWC Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: The Humane Society of Yuma’s 12th annual Fur Ball “Dancing with the Strays” starring Diesel, Pom Pom, Rescue and Auto; evening includes live entertainment, extraordinary cuisine, live auction, dancing; 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards helping to pay for new shelter COST: Individual tickets $150; table of 8 $1,200 INFO: Call (928) 782-1621

Sunday Sept. 16 CRIMINAL FUNDRAISER

WHEN: Orders taken by phone GOING ON: Yuma High School swim team will sell Yuma Criminals bath towels as a fundraiser; all proceeds go to YHS swim team for equipment, uniforms COST: $20 each INFO: To order a towel, call Michele with swim boosters at (928) 276-5368

Monday

Sept. 17 CONSTITUTION DAY

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Celebrate the Constitution’s birthday with a screening of “A More Perfect Union,” a full-length feature film of how the U.S. Constitution came about; learn how to earn a scholarship, get information about the U.S. Constitution and economics classes; find out how to profit from the Freedom Library; cake and ice served INFO: Call (928) 246-2327 or email info@freedomlibrary.org

NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Meeting Room B, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Yuma’s 9th annual National Day of Remembrance of homicide victims with the purpose to honor the memories of murder victims across the country and recognize the impact homicide can have on surviving family members, friends and loved ones; Darren R. Simmons will deliver proclamation, Troy Love guest speaker, master of ceremony Jon R. Smith; event concludes with candlelight vigil

Tuesday Sept. 18 MEET THE CANDIDATES

WHEN: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: American Veterans of Yuma, 8889 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Meet Dr. David Brill, candidate for U.S. Congress Arizona District 4 and former VA physician, Democrat Michelle Harris, candidate for Arizona Senate District 13, veteran INFO: Contact Cynthia Jones at cj@ brillforcongress.com or call (928) 273-0513

Wednesday Sept. 19 YUMA ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: American Veterans of Yuma, 8889 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Meet Dr. David Brill, candidate for U.S. Congress Arizona District 4; reservations requested by noon Sept. 14 INFO: Contact N.E. Tucker at amacarizona04@gmail.com

ADULT SUICIDE PREVENTION

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: To save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training, learn how to recognize the signs and what you can do to help; everyone welcome; free INFO: Contact Linda Rivas at (928) 317-0522 ext. 26417 or email linda. rivas@vosymca.org