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Saturday Feb. 9 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 928-2714172
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 903-5765963
LIVING WITH SNAKES
WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how to cohabitat 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: General admission $15; 18 and under $7 INFO: Contact Terri Irizarry at yumaorchestraassociation@gmail.com or call 928-366-7913
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@ yumacommunitytheater.org, or 928-919-4876, or visit www. yumacommunitytheater.org
Sunday Feb. 10 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
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 903-5765963
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
PAINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Ballet Yuma, 3942 S. 4-1/2E GOING ON: Fundraiser to help Kate Campa, a 14-year-old student at Gila Ridge High School, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer; limited seats; all proceeds go to help Kate with medical needs COST: $25 per person, includes paint, brushes and canvas INFO: 928-446-6770 or jennyjumpup@gmail.com
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 651-4027115 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 HoustonBaker at 928-782-0166 or 782-5155
Monday Feb. 11 MEDICARE EDUCATION 101
WHEN: 11 a.m. Main Library, Classroom C, 2951 S. 21st Drive; 4 p.m. Foothills Eatery, 12871 Interstate 8 GOING ON: Understanding Parts A, B, C and D; learn how to make the most of your rights, options and entitlements, how to enroll in Medicare, what Medicare does/doesn’t cover, changes to prescription drug coverage, changes to supplements INFO: RSVP with Todd Walker at 928-362-0646
KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, DEDICATION OF ANIMALS OF THE WORLD
WHEN: Kids must be registered today for parade and “guess the animal” contest; memorial 5 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: The Museum of History in Granite, Felicity, Calif. GOING ON: The 21st anniversary of USMC Korean War memorial remembrance of Chosin; dedication of the granite monuments animals of the world 5:30 p.m., with a children’s parade with toy animals; “animal flag” by parachute provides answer to children’s contest; prizes to children; refreshments INFO: To register children, visit http://bit.ly/Animalsoftheworld