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Tuesday
Nov. 6
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: Italian night — osso buco COST: $35 individual; $200 season tickets INFO: Payment by phone, call (928) 317-7666
Wednesday
Nov. 7
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 Main St. GOING ON: Wreaths Across America will have a takeover to raise money to purchase Christmas wreaths to place on the graves of veterans during memorial services at 10 a.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Park and noon at Sunset Vista Cemetery on Dec. 15 COST: Wreaths $15 each; donations accepted for any amount INFO: Call Apryl Brand at (928) 341-0994
Thursday
Nov. 8
DIABETES AWARENESS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Learn about the disease, its consequences and how it is impacted by physical activity and nutrition; free
GHOST TROLLEY TOUR
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Take a night trolley tour through the streets of Yuma’s historic downtown, hear hair-raising stories of murder and mayhem from Yuma’s days of old, return to Sanguinetti House where Yuma’s ghost hunter will investigate the oldest room of the museum for paranormal activity; seating limited COST: $35 INFO: For tickets, contact Yanna Kruse at ykruse@azhs.gov or call (928) 782-1841
PERFORMANCE OF GREAT GATSBY
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Kofa Drama Club presents the classic story “The Great Gatsby” COST: $7 INFO: Call (928) 502-5601
JOB HELP
Friday
Nov. 9
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Arizona@Work will be available for one-on-one assistance with all aspects of job hunting; walk-ins welcome; free INFO: To schedule an appointment, call (928) 329-0990
DISCOVER THE WORLD UN-WINED
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant at The Hills, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Support the Children’s Museum of Yuma County on a cultural journey around the world with food and wine from different countries; sponsorships available COST: Tickets $100 per person INFO: Contact Clarissa@ yumachildrensmuseum.com or melissa@yumachildrensmuseum.com
PERFORMANCE OF GREAT GATSBY
(See Nov. 8)
Saturday
Nov. 10
TURKEY TROT
WHEN: 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Gateway Park, 1st Street and Gila Street GOING ON: City of Yuma 5K/10K fun run/walk for all ages COST: Pre-registration fees $23; on-site registration $33 INFO: Register online at YumaAZ. gov/parksandrec
ST. PAUL’S FOOD MINISTRY
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma Community Food Bank is supplying St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with food items to offer to the public every other Saturday
VETERANS DAY RUN
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Bobby’s Territorial Harley Davidson, 2550 Gila Ridge Road GOING ON: The Prison Chapter of Rough Riders Motorcycle Club will conduct its 25th annual Veterans Day run to honor all the men and women of the armed forces; meals provided with DJ, raffle prizes, auctions COST: $20 INFO: Contact Daryl Tervo at 10flstn@gmail.com
HORSESHOE PITCHER TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Pre-register 9:30 a.m.; tournament 10 a.m. WHERE: Sun Vista RV Resort, 7201 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Sanctioned pitchers only; sponsored by Yuma Horseshoe Club COST: $12 entry fee INFO: Call Glen Warden at (515) 473-5193