What’s Going On
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Friday March 19 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: SpringHill Suites Yuma Sunridge Conference Room, 1825 E. 18th St.
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com.
BOOK DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St.
GOING ON The Gloria de Cristo Youth Group is having a book sale, with proceeds going to funding their 2022 National ELCA Youth gathering in Minnesota.
INFO: For book donations or questions, call 928-342-6002
Saturday March 20 KWANAMII SPIRIT RUN
WHEN: Registration starts at 8 a.m., run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: The event will start at the Quechan Tribal Office, 350 Picacho Road in Winterhaven, to the Quechan Community Center, 604 Picacho Road. GOING ON: The Kwanamii Spirit Run is a run/walk to protect Indian Pass from gold mining, and honors the resilient pride of the Quechan People.
INFO: To learn more, email f.owl@ quechantribe.com
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Store, 13341 S. Frontage Road
GOING ON: Pinkie Paranya, local author, will sign her books at the thrift store, and debut her new hardback book at the event.
HELPING OUR HEROES
WHEN: Sign in from 10-11 a.m., last bike in at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ride starts at 2575 S. Virginia Ave.
GOING ON: The American Legion
Post 19 Riders are hosting a ride.
All proceeds go toward helping local veterans. Cost includes a meal, 50/50 Draw, grand prize and a raffle.
COST: $15 for a single rider, $25 per couple.
BOOK DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St.
GOING ON The Gloria de Cristo Youth Group is having a book sale, with proceeds going to funding their 2022 National ELCA Youth gathering in Minnesota.
INFO: For book donations or questions, call 928-342-6002
Monday March 22 FREEDOM LIBRARY BENEFIT
WHEN: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Black Bear Diner, 1590 S. Pacific Ave.
GOING ON: Black Bear Diner will contribute 10% of all sales to the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship Program. Dine-in, takeout and delivery orders are all eligible – just present the code 205-246-452 when ordering (or enter it under “coupon code” if ordering online). INFO: To learn more, call 246-2327.
Saturday March 27
PINWHEELS FOR A CAUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive
GOING ON: A four-person scramble golf tournament, with proceeds going to Amberly’s Place
COST: $100 per player
INFO: To learn more, call Trevor at 928-373-0849, or email Trevor@ AmberlysPlace.com
Wednesday March 31 JAM UNIVERSITY SENIOR NIGHT
WHEN: 7 P.M.
WHERE: Online with Facebook Live – Facebook.com/yumaartcenter or on Instagram, @yumaartcenter
GOING ON: Join the Yuma Art Center for a virtual concert with Jam University for Senior Night, streaming live from the Historic Yuma Theatre. Featured performers include Isabella Olin, Mia Gwynn, Alyssa Alvarez and Summer Kirk.
COST: Free