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CUT FOR THE CAUSE
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: YRMC Cancer Center, 2375 Ridgeview Drive GOING ON: The 10th annual Cut for the Cause will feature local hairdressers for those that want to cut and donate their hair to create wigs for cancer patients; attendees can also receive haircuts for a donation; proceeds benefit the Cancer Resource Center in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; sponsored by Sheltra Insurance and YRMC Cancer Center INFO: Contact Jessie Sheltra at sheltrainsurance@yahoo.com
DINNER THEATER AUDITIONS
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: The Yuma Art Center will hold auditions for their play Almost, Maine; cast includes a minimum of two women and two men, all between ages 20-55; those interested in auditioning must be available for evening rehearsals on weekdays November through February INFO: Call (928) 373-5202
CRIMINAL SWIM FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Orders taken by phone GOING ON: Yuma High School swim team will sell Yuma Criminals bath towels as a fundraiser for equipment, uniforms COST: $20 each INFO: To order a towel, call Michele with swim boosters at (928) 276-5368
DINNER THEATER AUDITIONS
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. (See Oct. 21)
AWC FALL CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Mary E. Post auditorium, 400 W. 5th St. GOING ON: AWC Community Band will have its fall concert featuring music from movies like, “The Incredibles,” and “Jurassic Park”; donations accepted; free, open to public INFO: Contact Professor Shawn Pollard at louis.pollard@azwestern.edu or call (928) 344-7573
SPOOKY USA
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Prepare for chills and thrills as you tour the most haunted places in the U.S., especially the desert southwest; free
AWC CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma Campus, Learning Resources Building, Room LR109 GOING ON: AWC Culinary Arts Program is a fundraiser to help students meet their program needs; each night features a multi-course meal; proceeds fund the program; today’s dinner: surf and turf — beef tenderloin and lobster tail COST: $50 individual; $200 season tickets INFO: Payment by phone, call (928) 3177666
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS VIGIL
WHEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Centennial Heritage Area, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Stand up, speak out against domestic violence; refreshments provided; sponsored by Yuma County Victims’ Rights Committee
SOLAR VIEWING ON THE PATIO
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: View the sun through the library’s solar telescope and look through telescopes that have solar filters to observe sun spots, prominences and flares; free
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: Help Alice Byrne Relay for Life team raise money for the American Cancer Society; all welcome INFO: Contact Kate Hazen at (928) 502-7500
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Celebrate the 200th anniversary of “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley by holding a special book club meeting; all welcome
YUMA’S MOTORCYCLE SHOW ‘N SHINE
WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 Desert Sun Drive GOING ON: Vendors, food, live bands and more inside the stadium; show ‘n shine contest 6-10 p.m., judging 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., awards will follow COST: General admission $1; entry fee for show ‘n shine $10 INFO: Call (928) 373-5040
A NIGHT FOR LIBERTY
WHEN: 5:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Booth Machinery Inc., 6565 E. 30th Ave. GOING ON: Cibola, Gila Ridge, Kofa and Yuma High School Junior Statesmen of America debate team members resolved that the Federal Reserve system be abolished, and the electoral college be retained; 50/50 raffle, silent auction, door prizes, and meal included; all proceeds benefit the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship programs COST: $20 each; 2 for $30 by Oct. 19; $25 at door INFO: Email info@freedomlibrary.org or call (928) 246-2327
THE JOY OF HALLOWEEN
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School auditorium, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Laugh, cry, and maybe get a little scared celebrating the best holiday with friends, family; come dressed in your favorite costume; after the show, take photos of the cast COST: VIP $15; general admission $10 INFO: For tickets, call Dawn’s Dance Studio, (928) 329-6868
YUMA NIGHTMARES HAUNTED HOUSE
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. (if there is no line, last entry 9:20 p.m.) WHERE: 15485 S. Avenue 4E, corner of 4E and County 15-1/2 GOING ON: This is the big, scary haunted house out in the counties; closed-toed shoes highly recommended, walking in sand, not recommended for children under age 12; all proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity; presale tickets available at Main Street Physical Therapy, Habitat Restore, 5 Star Sunshades (Foothills) COST: VIP front of the line presale tickets $7 Fridays, $8 Saturdays; $9 at door (all ages) INFO: Visit yumanightmares.com or Facebook at Yuma Nightmares, check for any last minute event closures due to poor weather