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Sunday June 30 FEAST DAY
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will observe Feast Day of St. Paul by returning to their roots with a special service; bring your memories; everyone welcome INFO: Contact Karen Johnson at 928-446-3355
Thursday July 4 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
WHEN: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: Come to the Freedom Library for an in-depth study of the Declaration of Independence; refreshments available
JULY 4 CELEBRATION
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: American Veterans of Yuma, KWVA Post 330, 8889 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: The post will have a 4th of July celebration buffet with hamburgers and hot dogs; all profits go to help local veterans in need; everyone welcome COST: $6
4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Ray Kroc Complex, 1280 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: The 5th annual 4th of July all American barbecue, fireworks spectacular will feature giant water slides, splash zone, food, contests, family water challenges and a patriotic ceremony; bring chairs, blankets, towels and pop-ups; no outside food, drinks or coolers, one sealed bottle of water per person permitted; food, beverages available for purchase inside; bring a non-perishable food item to support the Yuma Community Food Bank; COST: $1 per person at the gate, children 3 and under free INFO: Yuma Civic Center at 928-373-5040
Friday July 5 BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Discuss the book “An Irish Country Practice” by Patrick Taylor; books available for checkout; all welcome
SOLAR VIEWING
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: View the sun through the library’s solar telescope, look through telescopes that have solar filters to observe sun spots, prominences and flares; free
Saturday July 6 ST. PAUL’S FOOD BANK
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The food bank at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is available for those who are a part of the Yuma Community Food Bank program, as well as others who are not; anyone in need of food assistance is welcome
YUMA COUNTY SUPERVISOR VISIT
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Visit with District 3 Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons; free
SELF-PUBLISHING 101
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Have you ever wanted to publish a novel, short story, memoir, cookbook, children’s book or autobiography? Learn about the exciting world of selfpublishing and learn the necessary steps for success; free
Monday July 8 YHS CLASS OF 1969 REUNION
WHEN: Nov. 8-9 WHERE: Elks Club, Harrison Farms GOING ON: Yuma High School Class of 1969 is looking for classmates for their 50-year class reunion; inform classmates of the reunion, contact reunion committee; deadline to register Sept. 16 INFO: Peggy Pittman, reunion committee, ppittmanyhsreunion@gmail.com; Classreport.org
Tuesday July 9 BALLOON COWBOY BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave.
Wednesday July 10 BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. (See July 9)
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive (See July 9)
Thursday July 11 BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive (See July 9)
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. (See July 9)
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. (See July 9)
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Foothills Library, Community Room, 13226 E. South Frontage Road
GOING ON: Bring an instrument or your voice and join in a workshop for musical jammers; songs should be appropriate for all age groups
STARGAZING: NIGHT VIEWING
WHEN: 8 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive
GOING ON: Explore the stars, planets and constellations; lawn chairs, binoculars and telescopes welcome; telescopes provided courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library; free
JOB HELP Friday July 12
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road (See July 9)
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Roll Library, 5151 S. Avenue 39E (See July 9)