What’s Going On
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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, 928-920-6450 edu or 928-726-3904
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Register on Zoom uitsarizona.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 over Yuma as a symbol for freedom, sacrifice, service and hope for all Americans
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rural Metro Fire Station 1, 2029 S. Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: The Red Cross will hold blood drives; use sponsor code: YumaRuralMetroFire
INFO: Appointments available on the Red Cross website, redcrossblood.org, or call 800-733-2767
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
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 928-2466266
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