Yuma Sun

What’s Going On

-

Share your event informatio­n with the Yuma Sun’s online calendar. Submission­s are free, and follow the same guidelines as What’s Going On. Go to YumaSun.com/calendar.

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

FALL FINE ARTS SHOWCASE

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Catholic High School, Music Room/Cafeteria, 2100 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Yuma Catholic High School will perform for the fall fine arts showcase featuring band, choir and art COST: $3 INFO: Contact Brandon Coz at (928) 317-7900, ext. 1110 or email bcoz@ yumacathol­ic.org

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Amberly’s Place, 1310 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Join Amberly’s Place for their annual lighting ceremony; tours, refreshmen­ts to follow

DOCUMENTAR­Y FILM

WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. WHERE: AWC Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: A public screening of the new documentar­y short film Teaching in Arizona; the film explores challenges faced by teachers, along with opportunit­ies for improving the profession and supporting educators INFO: Visit tucsonvalu­esteachers.org

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Meeting Rooms A-B-C, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Watch nine short films (18 minutes and under) and vote for your favorite one; free

THURSDAYS AT THE THEATRE

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 Main St. GOING ON: Watch the Russian, German and French drama with English subtitles “Paradise;” brought by the AWC Foundation, sponsored by KAWC Colorado River Public Media, AWC/NAU Academic Library and Yuma Art Center; proceeds go in part to help fund scholarshi­ps for students at AWC COST: $5 admission, $2.50 AWC/NAU-Yuma, UA Yuma or ASU students, faculty or staff with ID

WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Starts at Main Street and Urtuzuaste­gui Street roundabout; walk ends at San Luis Gym, 973 N. Park Ave. GOING ON: The city of San Luis will have their 7th annual Walk Against Domestic Violence to help put an end to domestic violence once and for all; no registrati­on needed; transporta­tion provided by YCAT, guests are welcome to park at San Luis Gym/Cultural Center parking lot and be transporte­d to the start of the walk INFO: Go to Facebook.com/ events/6819527588­37088/

YHS CLASS OF 1968 REUNION

WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Jimmie Dee’s, 38 W. 2nd St. GOING ON: Help celebrate 50 years out of the pen with a class reunion for Yuma High School Class of 1968; visit with old friends, eat some grub, and no-host bar COST: $68 per person, covers all food INFO: Contact Diane Roland Bruning at (602) 578-4155 or visit Facebook.com/groups/ YHS.Class.of.1968/

EATING HEALTHY WORKSHOP

WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Get a jump start on your holiday health; participan­ts will learn about how to reduce time spent in the kitchen through taking advantage of grocery store sales and tips on making healthy choices when eating out; all ages welcome

OREGON TRAIL LIVE

WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Are you tough enough to survive the Oregon trail? Adults and children 8 years and older are invited to play a liveaction version of the retro video game ‘The Oregon Trail’; form a traveling party and see if you have the wits and supplies to make it from Missouri to Oregon; free

YHS CLASS OF 1968 REUNION

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon West Wetlands Park; 5:30 p.m. Patio Hills Restaurant GOING ON: Help celebrate 50 years out of the pen with a class reunion for Yuma High School Class of 1968; visit with old friends, eat some grub, 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: Contact Diane Roland Bruning at (602) 578-4155 or visit Facebook.com/groups/ YHS.Class.of.1968/

YUMACON 2018

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Bring out your inner geek at Yuma’s 4th annual YumaCon; cosplay as your favorite character with many other fans, play video games and attend panels, meet new friends and talk with special guest groups and cosplay judges; no functional props or weapons or props made out of metal allowed; all props must be inspected and tagged at security upon entrance; no outside food, beverages allowed; food vendors and concession stand with food and beverages available for purchase; children under 14 must be accompanie­d by an adult COST: Tickets are $10 presale; children 5 and under free admission INFO: Tickets can be purchased at Yuma Art Center, Yuma Civic Center or Parks and Rec office; or purchase tickets by calling (928) 373-5202

YUMA COUNTY BAND EXHIBITION

WHEN: Doors open 6 p.m.; exhibition 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Doan Field, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Students from Cibola, Gila Ridge, Kofa and Yuma High will showcase their best marching band performanc­es of the year during the 10th annual Yuma County band exhibition COST: $5 adults; $3 children 5-12 INFO: Contact Lisa at (928) 941-1812

 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States