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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 928246-2327.
Friday May 6 AWC SPRING CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16th Street and 14th Avenue
GOING ON: The AWC Music Department will present a spring concert featuring the AWC Chamber Singers and the Yuma Chorale to close out the end of the concert season, featuring a variety of music.
COST: A freewill donation of $5 is requested, which will go directly to the Don Alspach Scholarship Fund, used for students in the form of music scholarships for tuition and vocal music lessons.
INFO: To learn more, contact Dr. Charles Smalley at Charles.Smalley@azwestern.edu.
HERSTORY Saturday May 7
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
WALK FOR ADDIE
WHEN: 7 a.m. registration, followed by the event at 8 a.m.
WHERE: Smucker Park, 2913 Avenue A.
GOING ON: This event is a fund-raiser for a new playground at McGraw Elementary School. COST: $35 for adults, $25 for children, $100 for families
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 928-246-2327.
Saturday May 14 ORCHESTRA CLASSICS
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 Main St. GOING ON: Join the Yuma Civic Orchestra and String Ambassadors for its final concert of the season. Our musicians are looking forward to bringing Yumans an orchestral classics concert where our community can experience the power and imagery that the music brings. Some of the pieces selected for this concert include Egmont, Op. 84 by Ludwig van Beethoven, Hungarian Rhapsody by Franz Liszt and Franz Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony. This concert is dedicated specifically to those in our community and surrounding areas who love classical music and who support us all year round.
COST: $15 per person, available at the door or by calling 928-373-5202
INFO: For more information, call 928-487-1344.
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