What’s Going On
Share your event information with the Yuma Sun’s new online calendar. Submissions are free, and follow the same guidelines as What’s Going On. Go to Yumasun.com/calendar.
June
16June
17June
18FAMILY MOVIE
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: “Balto” (1995)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
WHEN: 1 p.m. Dateland Library, Avenue 64E and I-8; 3:30 p.m. Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Find out how the average citizen can be prepared and help others during a disaster; topics include what an emergency kit should contain, how to make a communication plan and how to participate in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), or volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC); free
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. today through Friday WHERE: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 5954 E. 38th St. GOING ON: Vacation Bible school for ages 4-12; light dinner served; free INFO: Call 726-8716
FALL PROTECTION CONSTRUCTION
WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m. GOING ON: The Fall Protection webinar is designed to give a better understanding of OSHA’s fall protection standards for the construction industry; students will determine required fall protection actions based on working conditions; free INFO: To register, go to http:// ezregister.com/events/13226/
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
WHEN: 1 p.m. Roll Library, 5151 S. Avenue 39E; 3:30 p.m. Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: Find out how the average citizen can be prepared and help others during a disaster; topics include what an emergency kit should contain, how to make a communication plan and how to participate in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), or volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC); free WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave.
PROCRAFTINATOR’S CORNER
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, Room 202, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Work on your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, scrapbooking or the craft of your choice in the company of other crafters; new members welcome; free
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
WHEN: 1 p.m. Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive; 3 p.m. Heritage Library, 350 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Find out how the average citizen can be prepared and help others during a disaster; topics include what an emergency kit should contain, how to make a communication plan and how to participate in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), or volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC); free
“THE SUNSHINE BOYS”
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater and the city of Yuma Arts Center present Neil Simon’s comedy “The Sunshine Boys” COST: $10 INFO: Call Yuma Community Theater at 919-4876 or email info@ yumacommunitytheater.org
June
19June
20SALT FIREWORKS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Create fireworks using salt and a few other household items; for ages 5-12; free
MEXICAN CONSULATE
WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: The Mexican Consulate will present information about documentation and the rights of Mexican citizens in the U.S.; information available in English and Spanish; free
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
WHEN: 1 p.m. San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave.; 3 p.m. Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: Find out how the average citizen can be prepared and help others during a disaster; topics include what an emergency kit should contain, how to make a communication plan and how to participate in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), or volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC); free
FAMILY MOVIE
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 3rd Ave. GOING ON: “Babe” (1995)
“THE SUNSHINE BOYS”
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater and the city of Yuma Arts Center present Neil Simon’s comedy “The Sunshine Boys” COST: $10 INFO: Call Yuma Community Theater at 919-4876 or email info@ yumacommunitytheater.org
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Restaurant, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will play all genres of music
GOLD WING RIDERS
WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Daybreaker Restaurant, 10800 North Frontage Road GOING ON: Local chapter of Gold Wing Riders will gather at Daybreaker, followed by a ride to Blue Water Casino in Parker, Ariz.; wear safety equipment; all motorcycle riders welcome INFO: Call Howard Cart at 247-9347
“WIZARD OF OZ”
WHEN: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. WHERE: Yuma High School, Snider Auditorium, 400 S. 6th Ave. GOING ON: In honor of the 75th anniversary of the 1939 major motion picture, Arizona Classical Ballet Performing Company presents “Wizard of Oz”; featuring company dancers and school dance students; tickets available at Arizona Classical Ballet studio, by phone at 782-3516, or at door COST: $15; under 5 free INFO: Call Terri Irizarry at 3667913 or email acb_office@ arizonaclassicalballet.com
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Carver Park, 3rd Street and 13th Avenue GOING ON: Games, 50/50 raffles, dessert contest, Yuma Fire Department will spray kids to cool them down, gospel singing, DJ, face painting, basketball tournament, craft tables, sack races, watermelon eating contest; bring lawn chairs; sponsored by NAACP; all games and contest entries free INFO: Call Beverly Cade, 782-6418 or Rick Sandoval, 550-0625
“THE SUNSHINE BOYS”
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater and the city of Yuma Arts Center present Neil Simon’s comedy “The Sunshine Boys” COST: $10 INFO: Call Yuma Community Theater at 919-4876 or email info@ yumacommunitytheater.org
THE SLACKERS
WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: The Alement, 179 E. 1st St. GOING ON: The Slackers return to Yuma with special guests Liam and the Ladies; presented by Multiple Arms Productions COST: $20 INFO: Call The Alement at 782-6200 or email thealement@gmail.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 9 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Jimmie Dee’s, 38 W. 2nd St. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will play all genres of music
June
21June
22LADY MATADOR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Register before today $100; register June 21-26 $150; tournament 8 a.m. to noon, 2 to 6 p.m. June 27 WHERE: “The House” gym, AWC campus, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: First ever Spikes for Scholars Lady Matador co-ed volleyball benefit tournament with proceeds to go towards volleyball scholarships at AWC; four-on-four tournament for ages 18 and up; all games will be played on a women’s height net with men hitting behind the 10-foot line; teams must have at least one member of each gender on the court at all times; matches will be the best two out of three; INFO: To register, go to https:// goo.gl/JupGZf; call Samuel Hovan, 317-7616, email samuel.hovan@ azwestern.edu or Jerry Smith, 3447535, jerry.smith@azwestern.edu
“THE LITTLE MERMAID”
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Tierra del Sol Elementary School, 1002 S. Somerton Ave., Somerton GOING ON: Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold rehearsals for “The Little Mermaid” for children entering grades 5-12; performance is 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. June 27 COST: $35 INFO: Sign up at Somerton Parks and Rec, 805 W. Main St. or call 627-2058
FAMILY MOVIE
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: “The Incredibles (2004)
June
23June
24June
25STAMP COLLECTING
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn the basics of stamp collecting and view local stamps; for kids ages 8-12; free
RISKS OF E-CIGARETTES
WHEN: Noon to 12:30 p.m. GOING ON: Webinar will explore the risks of e-cigarettes and ways to communicate these dangers to kids; children can begin to hear messages about making healthy choices as early as preschool; hosted by DrugFreeAZKids.org and Banner Poison and Drug Information Center; free INFO: To register, go to http:// drugfreeazkids.org/webinars
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 10 a.m. Dateland Library, Avenue 64E and I-8; 5 p.m. Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Meet Arizona Rick and see his amazing balloon creations; free
“SERIAL KILLER: FACT OR FICTION:
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about characteristics and motives, and review some of the most notorious cases in history; free
BALLOON COWBOY
WHEN: 10 a.m. Roll Library, 5151 S. Avenue 39E; 2 p.m. Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Meet Arizona Rick and see his amazing balloon creations; free
STAMP COLLECTING
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Learn international stamp collecting and how to collect stamps from all over the world; for kids ages 8-12; free
LUTES TAKEOVER
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Lutes Casino, 221 S. Main St. GOING ON: 15 percent of the night’s register will benefit YRMC’s Drive for School Supplies; presented by NexGen
RETIREMENT READY SEMINAR
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how to prepare your retirement plan to be rollover ready, the 11 biggest blunders people make when they retire, a rollover checklist will be provided to make sure you are prepared; free INFO: Call Valerie Millsom at 329-1700 or email valerie@ yumainvestmentgroup.com