What’s Going On
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Friday Oct. 16
ST. JOHN BLOOD DRIVE WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. John Neumann
Catholic Church, Friel Centre, 11545 E. 40th St.
GOING ON: There is always a need for blood! Schedule an appointment and save a life today; use sponsor code: St John NCC
INFO: For eligibility questions, call 800-288-2199, ext. 5497; Theresa, 970-371-3464 or 928342-3544
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Family YMCA, 1917 W. 32nd St., Suite 2
GOING ON: The American Red Cross needs blood donations; appointments needed; face coverings required
INFO: Schedule online at redcrossblood.org/give.html/ donation-time or call 1-800-RED CROSS
Saturday Oct. 17 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Rural/Metro Fire Station, 2029 S. Arizona Ave. (See Oct. 16)
COVID SALIVA TEST
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: Non-invasive test is free with results given within 48 hours; all participants must register with a separate email for every person; for ages 5 and older; once registered, a QR code will be given that must be brought to the test; staff will be onsite to help, direct traffic; testing is done by the participant, staff will be outside vehicle to assist if needed
INFO: Register at https:// asubioempportal.pointnclick. com/Mvc/Registration/Start; use agency code: salivatest
IN SEARCH OF LIBERTY OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: A film about the importance of the U.S. Constitution, the degree to which it is under attack today, and what can and must be done to save it; a statesman from America’s past will show a modern-day family how to protect their future; popcorn and water available; no charge, contributions welcome
INFO: Call 928-246-2327 YUMA ROCKS CONCERT
WHEN: Gates open 7:30 p.m.; concert 8 p.m.
WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 Desert Sun Drive
GOING ON: Local bands Weezerton and The Sam
Goodies will perform; once gates open, ticketholders can claim one of a number of marked “spots” on the stadium turf for groups of up to 6 people; masks required when not in your spot; beverages, some alcohol available for purchase; bring own folding chairs, blankets; no pop-ups or canopies permitted, no outside food or beverages
COST: $30 group ticket, covering up to 6 people
INFO: Purchase tickets at yumaaz.gov, 928-373-5202 or in person at the Yuma Art Center or Parks and Rec at City Hall
Monday Oct. 19
LISTENING TOUR
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: E.F. Sanguinetti Fire Station 1, 353 S. 3rd Ave.
GOING ON: Yuma residents are invited to participate in “Your Insights, Yuma’s Future: A Citywide Listening Tour” to provide an opportunity to give feedback on what matters most to Yumans; for persons of voting age who live within the city of Yuma; face coverings required, social distancing enforced
INFO: To participate, register online at yumaaz.gov or email FutureOfYuma@YumaAz.gov