What’s Going On
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Tuesday May 4 FREEDOM LIBRARY ANNUAL AWARDS FORUM
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave. GOING ON: The organization will shown the film “Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged,” with an audience Q&A to follow. Scholarships will also be awarded to Yuma-area individuals
COST: Free will donations, such as food items for Crossroads Mission or monetary donations to the Freedom Library will be accepted.
INFO: To learn more, call 928-246-2327
Wednesday May 5 CINCO DE MAYO VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: All of the City of Yuma’s social media platforms
GOING ON: This video-only celebration features dance, music, car clubs and more.
COST: Free
INFO: Learn more online: https://www.facebook.com/ cityofyuma
Friday May 7 CINCO DE MAYO
WHEN: 5-10 p.m.
WHERE: State Avenue in front of City Hall in Somerton GOING ON: This event will celebrate Cinco De Mayo with food vendors and live music
COST: Free admission
INFO: To learn more, visit https://www.somertonaz.gov/
Saturday May 8 ROLLING ART FESTIVAL
WHEN: 5 p.m. to midnight
WHERE: Arizona Market Place, 3351 S. Avenue 4E GOING ON: The festival includes a car show, concert, food vendors and a burnout contest.
COST: $8 admission
INFO: Call 928-271-3398.
Wednesday May 12 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 1-6 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Regional Medical Center Administration entrance, 2400 S. Avenue A
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com.
Thursday May 13 BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Regional Medical Center Administration entrance, 2400 S. Avenue A
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com.
S. JUNE PALLACK EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS
WHEN: 7 a.m.
WHERE: Facebook Live event – www.facebook.com/ YumaCountyChamberofCommerce
GOING ON: The S. June Pallack Excellence in Education awards were created to help recognize those people who often work behind the scenes and give their time and money to better the educational experience of students. The awards will be announced during the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Yuma breakfast.
COST: Free
INFO: To learn more, contact the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce at (928) 782-2567 or email info@ yumachamber.org.
Friday May 14
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: SpringHill Suites, 1825 E. 18th St.
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero.com.
Saturday May 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex, Fallen Officer Monument: 1700 E 8th St. Yuma
GOING ON: The Fraternal Order of Police, Yuma Lodge #24 will host the 44th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Day Services to honor dedicated law enforcement professionals for their sacrifices in making the
Yuma area a safer place to live. The one-hour program consists of remembering law enforcement professionals who have either been killed or died in the line of duty, as well as honoring those who still serve.
COST: Free
INFO: Contact F.O.P. Yuma Lodge #24 President, Eric Egan at eegan158@gmail.com