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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 928487-1344.
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-runchallenge-tickets-251514906857
Wednesday May 18 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA FUNDRAISER
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Black Bear Diner, 1590 S. Pacific Ave.
GOING ON: Present the code 533537-330 at the diner or for any online orders and Wreaths Across America will receive 20% of all food orders. The funds will be used to purchase live wreaths for veterans’ graves at Desert Lawn Memorial Park and Sunset Vista Cemetery on Wreaths Across America
Day, Dec. 17.
INFO: Call Winnie, 928-502-0238.