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PROJECT LINUS QUILT-A-THON
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4300 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Bring a sewing machine, everything else will be furnished INFO: 928-750-9277
ONE BOOK YUMA DISCUSSION
WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive; 6:30 to 8 p.m. AWC 3C Building, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: Author Dr. Barbara Jaquay will discuss her book “Where Have All the Sheep Gone? Sheep Herders and Ranchers in Arizona - a Disappearing Industry;” free
PETER PIPER TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Peter Piper Pizza, 2850 S. Pacific Ave. GOING ON: Takeover to support Yuma High School Lyres Club with end of the year trip
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Village area of Yuma Palms Regional Center GOING ON: San Diego-based vocalist extraordinaire Janet Hammer makes a return trip to Yuma to perform some of her favorite tunes with Yuma Jazz Company; bring own seating; free INFO: Go to YumaJazz.com
THE CHIEF IS BACK CONCERT
WHEN: 6:30 p.m., come early, limited seating WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St. GOING ON: The Chief, Frank Durocher, is back in Yuma with friends and will present a great concert INFO: 928-248-5812
THURSDAYS AT THE THEATRE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 Main St. GOING ON: Watch the Japanese drama, mystery “The Third Murder” with English subtitles; 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/NAUYuma, UA Yuma or ASU students, faculty or staff with ID
SILVER SPUR RODEO
WHEN: Gates open 2 p.m., performance 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: First performance of the 74th annual Silver Spur Rodeo with Man Up Crusade day — wear purple for domestic violence awareness; merchandise, information vendors, bigger food court COST: General admission $15 presale; $20 day of show; discounts available for military, police, fire, seniors; VIP, kids pricing available INFO: For tickets, call 903-576-5963
MENNONITE SUPPER FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Desert View Mennonite, 3E south to County 18th; turn left, follow signs GOING ON: Menu includes fruit and salad, tri-tip, chicken, gourmet potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut, bread and jam, pie and ice cream, iced tea, coffee; singing in the auditorium with dinner served in a large, heated tent COST: $25 adults, $10 children under 12 INFO: To RSVP, email desertviewmeal@gmail.com, call 928-503-4806 or 928-581-2101
ROMANCE OF ITALIA DINNER, SHOW
WHEN: Dinner served 6 p.m., romantic olios will follow WHERE: Gila Ridge High School, 7150 E. 24th St. GOING ON: The 40-member cast will serve an Italian meal, complete with tortellini soup, salad and chicken alfredo; homemade baked goods available in a silent dessert auction; tickets available from any GRHS drama student, or booster club contact COST: Pre-sale tickets $20 each or $30 for two INFO: 928-246-4834
THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Pecan Grove Elementary School, 600 S. 21st Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma Community Theater performs this classic story of good vs. evil, a tale of love, hope and revenge set against the backdrop of a lawless society COST: $20; Tickets can be purchased online, at Fretworks!, or at the door one hour before showtime INFO: Contact Kevin Irr at info@
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yumacommunitytheater.org, or 928-919-4876, or visit www. yumacommunitytheater.org
DESERT CURLING
WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Araby Acres RV Park, 6649 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: The 25th annual tournament of hearts; grilled hamburgers available for purchase; open to public; free
YUMA JAYCEES RODEO PARADE
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Begins north on Maiden Lane to 5th Street GOING ON: The theme for the 74th annual Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo parade is Honor Our Heroes; start downtown on Maiden Lane, heading north to 2nd Street, west to Main Street, south to Giss Parkway to 2nd Avenue, south to 4th Street, west to 4th Avenue, south to 12th Street to 1st Avenue, left to 5th Street, right on 5th Street
BOOMER BASH CLASSIC CAR, HOT ROD SHOW
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: The Palms RV Resort, 3400 S. Avenue 7E GOING ON: Nostalgia Car Club of Yuma will have their 10th annual boomer bash classic car and hot rod show with raffles, live auction, 50/50 drawing, live music, food and beverages available; proceeds to benefit Hospice of Yuma, Yuma Community Food Bank and Safe House of Yuma; free admission INFO: Paula Gage at paulakgage@q. com or 928-271-4172
SILVER SPUR RODEO
WHEN: Gates open 2 p.m., performance 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Second performance of the 74th annual Silver Spur Rodeo with Tough Enough to Wear Pink day — wear pink for breast cancer awareness; merchandise, information vendors, bigger food court; royalty coronation in front of main grandstands 2:30 p.m. COST: General admission $15 presale; $20 day of show; discounts available for military, police, fire, seniors; VIP, kids pricing available INFO: For tickets, call 903-576-5963
LIVING WITH SNAKES
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how to co-habitat as peacefully as possible with the snakes of the desert southwest; free
ROMANTIC CLASSICS
WHEN: 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Looking for a romantic treat for your love on Valentine’s weekend? Join the Yuma Civic Orchestra, String Ambassadors, Young String Ambassadors and the Twinklers play a collection of romantic-themed music COST: $15 INFO: Contact Terri Irizarry at yumaorchestraassociation@gmail. com or call 928-366-7913
THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
(See Feb. 8)
DESERT CURLING
(See Feb. 9)
SILVER SPUR RODEO
WHEN: Gates open noon, performance 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Third performance of the 74th annual Silver Spur Rodeo with RAM Rodeo day and Military/First Responders Appreciation day - wear red, white and blue to show support; merchandise, information vendors, bigger food court COST: General admission $15 presale; $20 day of show; discounts available for military, police, fire, seniors; VIP, kids pricing available INFO: For tickets, call 903-576-5963
REAL TOUR DREAM HOMES
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: The Pumphouse, 14342 S. Avenue A; St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave.; the Williams home, 12320 S. Avenue C; the Kerley home, 589 E. 37th Lane; the Bardo home, 8352 E. Adobe Ridge Road GOING ON: Start at any of the five homes, enjoy a self-paced tour, move through each home at your own speed; proceeds to benefit Yuma Association of Realtors Critical Needs Fund COST: Pre-sale $20 through 5 p.m. Feb. 8; $25 day of event INFO: 928-782-1628
TOMA MI MANO FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Westwind RV and Golf Resort ballroom, 9797 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: 2nd annual fundraiser for Toma Mi Mano (Take My Hand), a nonprofit facility that provides child care for working parents in Los Algodones; music by Westwind Jammers, silent auction, taco bar and margaritas, 50/50 INFO: Call Janice at 651-402-7115 or Mike at 651-402-4887
THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE
WHEN: 2 p.m. (See Feb. 8)
ST. PAUL’S CONCERT
WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: Curt Sather, organist, will be in concert; a free-will offering will be taken INFO: Contact Sally Houston-Baker at 928-782-0166 or 782-5155