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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 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 cream 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
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
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
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) 3170522 ext. 26417 or email linda.rivas@ vosymca.org
QPR SUICIDE AWARENESS, PREVENTION TRAINING
WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: AWC Main Campus, Frances Morris Boardroom, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: Reduce suicide behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training; QPR stands for question, persuade and refer INFO: To RSVP, email Health.Wellness@ azwestern.edu or call (928) 314-7602
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: YRMC Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: It is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives when tragedy strikes or accidents happen; free INFO: Contact Elizabeth Hammonds at volunteerservices@yumaregional. org or call (928) 336-1105; to make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (8274376) or visit bloodhero.com, use sponsor code: yumaregional
SADDLES OF JOY FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Chili’s, 1331 S. Yuma Palms Parkway GOING ON: Support Saddles of Joy and 15 percent of your bill will be donated to the nonprofit organization
FOOTHILLS LIBRARY CELEBRATION
WHEN: Noon WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: The Foothills Library is celebrating its 10th birthday with light refreshments; find out what’s new at the library; free