What’s Going On
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Friday March 25 CHICANO ART WALK
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Rolls and Bowls, 1627 Cesar Chavez St., San Luis, AZ GOING ON: We’ll return with the cultural agenda of Chicano Art Collective, with our first hip-hop event joining artists from both sides of the border, from Nogales to Mexicali. There will be graffiti artists, vendors, lowriders car exhibition, Stranded Ink Tattoo with flash tattoos during the event, and food from Rolls & Bowls.
COST: Free
INFO: chicanoartcollective@yahoo. com for more information
MUSICAL: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
WHEN: Doors open at 6:15 p.m., Curtain at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Kofa High School, 3100 S. Avenue A
GOING ON: Come see Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang come to life through songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip. This musical brings Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder, Snoopy and his Woodstock friends to the stage, as they navigate the joys and pitfalls of childhood: chaotic baseball games, unrequited valentines, World War One flying beagles, and five cent psychiatry! Presented by Kofa High School Drama.
COST: $10
INFO: melllegood@yumaunion.org for more information
All proceeds will go toward the building of a new Men’s Shelter for Crossroads Mission.
COST: Rink entry: $5 per hour, Skate rentals: $5
INFO: Contact Karla at (928) 2762694 for more information
END OF LIFE PLANNING WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
WHERE: The Yuma Center for Spiritual Living, 781 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: The Yuma Death Café facilitators and attorney Pamela Walsma, PC, will hold an interdisciplinary approach to End of Life Planning Workshop. The workshop will show attendees how to complete the planning and documents that are vital to putting end of life wishes in place. Attendees will be able to leave with a completed Healthcare Advanced Directive.
COST: Free
INFO: Visit wwww.yumadeathcafe. info/about-the-facilitators, or email deb.yumadeathcafe@gmail.com
Tuesday March 29 70TH ANNUAL YUMA COUNTY FAIR
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair will be our largest fair yet, don’t miss out! This year’s fair will feature the Carnival, Livestock Shows, 4H & FFA exhibitors, Fine Arts, Open Horticulture, Floral Design, Home Economics, Clothing & Textiles, Needleart, Foods and much more!
COST: Opening day is $2 for ages 6 & up, Ages 5 & under are free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 1-5 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Regional Medical Center – Administrative Entrance, 2400 S. Avenue A
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero. com. $7, Ages 6-11: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma Regional Medical Center – Administrative Entrance, 2400 S. Avenue A
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero. com.
HISTORIC YUMA HISTORY TOUR
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
WHERE: Pint House Bar & Grill, 265 S. Main St
GOING ON: The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is bringing Yuma’s history to different locations throughout Yuma County. Tina Clark, the YCNHA Historian, will be sharing Yuma’s beginning to present day. Lowell Perry, Executive Director will share information about the Heritage Area and how you can get involved.
COST: Free
INFO: Visit yumaheritage.com for more information
Thursday March 31 70TH ANNUAL YUMA COUNTY FAIR
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair will be our largest fair yet, don’t miss out! This year’s fair will feature the Carnival, Livestock Shows, 4H & FFA exhibitors, Fine Arts, Open Horticulture, Floral Design, Home Economics, Clothing & Textiles, Needleart, Foods and much more!
COST: Ages 12 & up: $7, Ages 6-11: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
Friday April 1 Wednesday
70TH ANNUAL YUMA COUNTY FAIR March 30
Saturday
March 26
70TH ANNUAL YUMA COUNTY FAIR
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 4-8 p.m.
WHERE: American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd St.
GOING ON: A fundraiser takeover – dinner options are a beef burrito or chicken flautas plate with beans, rice, chips and salsa for $10. Desserts will be available for purchase, and there will be a raffle and 50/50 drawing.
COST: $10
INFO: Contact Winnie Moir at (928)502-0238.
CHOOSE TO SKATE AND NOT HATE
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: FTS Automotive Center, 1701 S. Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: Time to put on those skates and rollerblades! Come skate with Border City Rollergirls & local radio personalities: Jennifer Blackwell, Theresa Straub & Tracy Escamilla! There will be raffles and lots of fun for the whole family!
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair will be our largest fair yet, don’t miss out! This year’s fair will feature the Carnival, Livestock Shows, 4H & FFA exhibitors, Fine Arts, Open Horticulture, Floral Design, Home Economics, Clothing & Textiles, Needleart, Foods and much more!
COST: Ages 12 & up: $7, Ages 6-11: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
DEMOLITION DERBY
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: One of the most popular events at the Yuma County Fair, an exciting show for the whole family to enjoy! This event is NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, only a fair entrance ticket is needed to attend. COST: Fair entrance: Ages 12 & up:
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair will be our largest fair yet, don’t miss out! This year’s fair will feature the Carnival, Livestock Shows, 4H & FFA exhibitors, Fine Arts, Open Horticulture, Floral Design, Home Economics, Clothing & Textiles, Needleart, Foods and much more!
COST: Ages 12 & up: $7, Ages 6-11: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
Saturday April 2 70TH ANNUAL YUMA COUNTY FAIR
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair will be our largest fair yet, don’t miss out! This year’s fair will feature the Carnival, Livestock Shows, 4H & FFA exhibitors, Fine Arts, Open Horticulture, Floral Design, Home Economics, Clothing & Textiles, Needleart, Foods and much more!
COST: Ages 12 & up: $7, Ages 6-11: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 7:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Elks Lodge #476 – meeting room; 1917 W. 32nd St.
INFO: Sign up for an appointment to donate blood at www.bloodhero. com.
Sunday April 3 70TH ANNUAL YUMA COUNTY FAIR
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St.
GOING ON: The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair will be our largest fair yet, don’t miss out! This year’s fair will feature the Carnival, Livestock Shows, 4H & FFA exhibitors, Fine Arts, Open Horticulture, Floral Design, Home Economics, Clothing & Textiles, Needleart, Foods and much more!
COST: Ages 12 & up: $7, Ages 6-11: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
INFO: Visit yumafair.com for more information
ST. PAUL’S CONCERT SERIES
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave.
GOING ON: Ivory Wind Trio; Deena Reedy-Flute, Ji Sun Lee- Piano, Michael Lich- Guitar, will be performing as part of the St. Paul’s Concert Series. This event is put on annually for the community.
COST: Donation
INFO: Contact Sally Houston-Baker at 928-782-0166 or 928-782-5155 for more information
Tuesday April 5 GOSPEL CONCERT
WHEN: 6: p.m.
WHERE: Stone Ridge Church, 6300 E. 24th St.
GOING ON: Keepers of the Faith, five vocalists in the genre of Southern Gospel Quartet Music, will be in Yuma as part of their tour.
COST: Free, open to the public
INFO: kotfquartet@live.com for more information
Wednesday April 6 GOSPEL CONCERT
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: First Southern Baptist Church, 11711 William St., Wellton GOING ON: Keepers of the Faith, five vocalists in the genre of Southern Gospel Quartet Music, will be in Yuma as part of their tour.
COST: Free, open to the public
INFO: kotfquartet@live.com for more information
HISTORIC YUMA HISTORY TOUR
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rolls & Bowls, 1627 Cesar Chavez St., San Luiz, Arizona
GOING ON: The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is bringing Yuma’s history to different locations throughout Yuma County. Tina Clark, the YCNHA Historian, will be sharing Yuma’s beginning to present day. Lowell Perry, executive director, will share information about the Heritage Area, how you can get involved and our goals! You won’t want to miss this! Hope to see you there!
COST: Free
INFO: Visit yumaheritage.com for more information
Thursday April 7 GOSPEL CONCERT
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God, 12831 E. 41st St.
GOING ON: Keepers of the Faith, five vocalists in the genre of Southern Gospel Quartet Music, will be in Yuma as part of their tour.
COST: Free, open to the public
INFO: kotfquartet@live.com for more information
Saturday April 9 ART WALK
WHEN: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Stranded Ink Tattoo Studio, 3795 W. 22nd Ln., Suite 11
GOING ON: Artists of all media are invited to display and/or sell their creations. There will be music, food, face painting, vendors to browse and raffles.
COST: Free
INFO: Call (928) 318-2729 or visit strandedinktattoo.com for more information
Friday April 15 ARIZONA@WORK CAREER & EDUCATION EXPO
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: MLK Jr. Youth Career Center, 300 S. 13th Ave.
GOING ON: Yuma County’s first career & education expo! If you are a high school senior or graduate and not sure what career path you want to take or what scholarships are out there, come and explore the possibilities.
COST: Free
INFO: Arizonaatwork.com for more information
Saturday April 23 IT TAKES A VILLAGE 5K FUN RUN/ WALK
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE: West Wetlands Park, 282 N. 12th Ave.
GOING ON: We will be running in memorial of the children who have lost their lives to cancer, and in support of the children still fighting. Following the run, join us for food, entertainment, vendors, and activities for the kids as we celebrate and honor the little warriors of Yuma. 100% of profits made from this event will be benefiting local Yuma families. This event is sponsored by the City of Yuma.
COST: $25
INFO: Contact yumascholarshippageant@gmail. com for more information