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Tuesday April 26 HISTORIC YUMA HISTORY TOUR
WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Yuma Foothills Library, 13226
South Frontage Rd.
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
PIZZA NIGHT TAKEOVER
WHEN:4-8 p.m.
WHERE: Round Table Pizza, 2544 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Round Table will contribute a portion of all sales to the Freedom Library Education and Scholarship Program. Participants must mention the Freedom
Library.
INFO: Visit www.FreedomLibrary.org for details, email info@freedomlibrary.org, or call 928-246-2327.
Wednesday April 27 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TAKEOVER AT LUTES
WHEN: 4-8 p.m.
WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S Main St. GOING ON: The Ron Watson Middle School and East Valley Odyssey of the Mind teams have qualified to compete at the World Finals coming up at the end of May at Iowa State University. A portion of the evening’s dining proceeds and a fun silent auction will help raise funds needed to get these creative problem solving students to the Finals to compete with teams from all over the world.
INFO: To learn more or to donate, call 928580-3093
Friday April 29 DRIVE THRU BBQ
WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Parking lot behind Navy Federal Credit Union, enter through 17th St on Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: Delicious “you’re gonna want more” chicken (boneless, skinless, marinated, grilled chicken thighs), coleslaw, beans, and dessert! 100% of proceeds will benefit the new Men’s Shelter building at Crossroads Mission.
COST: $10 per plate
INFO: Visit www.crossroadsmission.org or contact Barbara at (928) 580-4482, or Angel at (928) 255-8375 for more information.
Saturday April 30 RELAY FOR LIFE OF YUMA COUNTY 2022
WHEN: Noon-10 p.m.
WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 W. Desert Sun Dr.
GOING ON: Relay for Life is a meaningful event for the Yuma County community, committed to creating a community culture that supports the American Cancer Society’s efforts for continuous research, patient services, and a cancer free future. Visit RelayForLife.org/yumacountyaz to register.
COST: Free
INFO: Please contact Amber Thornton at Relayforlifeofyuma@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday May 1 ST. PAUL’S CONCERT SERIES
WHEN: 5 p.m.
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave.
GOING ON: Young Musicians of Yuma Benefit Concert; this will be the final concert in this annual concert series put on for the community.
COST: Donation
INFO: Contact Sally Houston-Baker at 928-782-0166 or 928-782-5155 for more
information
Thursday May 5 FREEDOM LIBRARY ANNUAL AWARDS FORUM
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: The Freedom Library, 2035 S. Arizona Ave.
GOING ON: Kiran Hill, former Marine Corps officer, and Joshua Stanwitz, former Marine and National Guard member, will speak on realism and restraint in foreign policy. Audience Q&A will follow, and scholarships will be awarded to Yuma individuals.
COST: Freewill donation of a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to Crossroads Mission and the Yuma Community Food Bank, and/or monetary donations to the Freedom Library.
INFO: Email info@freedomlibrary.org or call 928-246-2327.
Saturday May 7 HERSTORY
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive
GOING ON: A unique tea party with women supporting and celebrating women. At HerStory you will hear the stories of three Yuma women while enjoying tea, a luncheon and a silent auction.
COST: $30 before April 30, or $40 after INFO: Learn more or purchase tickets at at www.Facebook.com/ABWAYuma
Wednesday May 11 CIVILITY SESSION WITH THE FREEDOM LIBRARY
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
GOING ON: Join the leaders of Arizona’s Freedom Library for a 90-minute virtual Civility Session featuring celebrated journalists Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson as they explore how building civility is the best way to uphold the principles of the U.S. Constitution and its promises of liberty and freedom for all. INFO: Register at https://bit.ly/ AZFreedomLibrary – to learn more, email info@freedomlibrary.org or call 928-2462327.
Saturday May 14 MCAS YUMA MUD RUN CHALLENGE
WHEN: Heats begin at 6:30 a.m.
WHERE: Marine Corps Air Station Yuma GOING ON: Presented by Marine Raiders, the MCAS Yuma Mud Run Challenge features a custom-built course of 2.7 miles of desert terrain, plus 8 obstacles. Open to ages 13 and up. All participants and spectators must have a ticket to attend. Spectator tickets are for those who do not have base access. COST: Registration is $50 for active duty, $55 for civilian, spectators are free
INFO: Learn more at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/mcas-yuma-mud-run-challengetickets-251514906857