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Monday June 29
SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon today through Friday
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.; or online Zoom session, https://us02web.zoom. us/j/8119898171, meeting ID 811
989 8171
GOING ON: Kids ages 8 through
13 will study economics, entrepreneurship and law with the class “Golden Rule,” the effects of promoting the Golden Rule; parents welcome to attend with child, child can be enrolled in as many classes as you choose
COST: $20 each class; more than one child enrolled, cost for each after the first is $10; participate in all 5 classes, pay for only 4
INFO: Contact the Freedom Library at 928-246-2327 LOOKING FOR KHS CLASS OF 1970 WHEN: Oct. 2-4
WHERE: Lutes Casino, Kofa High School, Elks Lodge, Gateway Park GOING ON: Kofa High School Class of 1970 is looking for all classmates to attend their 50-year class reunion with fun, exciting events planned; committee will accept door prizes, goodie bag items, or money to help make this reunion their best
COST: $75 per person; payment needs to be received to be counted INFO: Contact reunion committee, Kathy (Nickson) Porter, Knickson10@ aol.com or 928-503-1316; Carolyn (Galyen) Knight, csparkyk@aol.com, 928-210-6768; Judy (Van Horn) Hyatt, j.bhyatt@yahoo.com, 928920-6450
Tuesday June 30
DISCUSSION SESSION WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.; Zoom, https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/8119898171, meeting ID 811 989 8171
GOING ON: Discussions are open to anyone who would like to share and discuss different perspectives on how the U.S. Constitution and economics can and does address current events; no cost to attend, contributions accepted
INFO: Call 928-246-2327
Thursday July 2
FARM TO FORK FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. WHERE: Register on Zoom uits-arizona.zoom.us; receive confirmation, information to join meeting
GOING ON: Learn about the safety of your food from the fields to your home and table; learn about what you can do to keep food in Yuma County safe
INFO: Melissa Wyatt, melb2@arizona. edu or 928-726-3904 DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Register on Zoom uits-arizona.zoom.us, receive confirmation, information to join meeting
GOING ON: The UofA Diabetes Prevention Program is recognized by the CDC to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes; get moving, discover the benefits of getting and staying active INFO: Contact Melissa Wyatt at melb2@arizona.edu or call 928-7293904
Saturday July 4
HISTORY, READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m.
WHERE: Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave., or Facebook Live streaming
GOING ON: Celebrate American independence learning its history and finding out what happened to those who signed the great document; featuring historical context by Katelyn Canaday; dramatic reading by Amilia Valenzuela; history of the signers by William Gresser; receive a free copy of the Declaration of Independence INFO: Call 928-920-9187 or email info@freedomlibrary.org 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 VIRTUAL SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon
WHERE: To sign up for any class, register in advance through Eventbrite.com, search “Saturdays at the Museum” in Yuma
GOING ON: Bring the July 4 Independence Day celebrations home by making colorful paper lanterns; after registering, pick up bag of class supplies from the Colorado River State Historic Park, and receive Zoom invite to the class; on the date of your program, log into Zoom
COST: $5
INFO: Contact Tammy Snook, tammy. snook@yumaaz.gov or call 928246-6266 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR WHEN: 8:45 p.m.
WHERE: Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, 1700 E. 8th St. (between Pacific Avenue and Castle Dome Avenue)
GOING ON: The 20-minute fireworks display is a drive-up event, designed for visitors to enjoy from within their own vehicles; find a parking space in any of the surrounding areas from downtown to the Yuma Palms; presented by the City of Yuma