What’s Going On
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LETTUCE BIKE RIDE
WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Joe Henry Memorial Park, Ramada 28 GOING ON: Community bike event with participants in a 10-mile family ride or a 30-mile ride; all 30-mile riders must be at least 18, family fun ride (under 18) must be accompanied by parent or guardian; helmets must be worn at all times, riders will follow and obey all rules of the road, ride will start and finish at park; proceeds will benefit YRMC Cancer Center COST: $45 INFO: Call Gene Dalbey at (928) 9208482 or visit www.arizonareg.com
MASCOTAMANIA
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Joe Orduno Park, San Luis, Ariz. GOING ON: Planned contests include pet costume, pet trick, unique breed, best bark, and doggie dash where canines race for a cash prize; Humane Society of Yuma County will offer low cost vaccinations and microchip services for pets; entertainment for younger visitors include a petting zoo, animal exhibits and bounce houses; free admission INFO: Call the San Luis Parks and Rec at (928) 341-8538 or 341-8535; email Lizeth Chavez at lchavez@ cityofsanluis.org or visit website sanluismascotamania.com
WYATT EARP IN YUMA
WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: Historian Garner A. Palenske will present “Wyatt Earp in Yuma County: A Transition to a New Life” with tea, coffee and breakfast treats; 21 and over event; seating limited, registration required COST: $10; includes museum tour INFO: Call (928) 782-1841 or email ykruse@azhs.gov
FLY YUMA AIR SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Contreras Field, off Highway 95 at mile marker 35; 5 miles north of Yuma GOING ON: The 11th annual regional radio control model airplane air show will have jets, helicopters, scale aircraft, static display aircraft, food concessions; spectators should bring dark glasses, sun protection and lawn chairs; field improvements include upgraded sound system, improved parking and additional spectator seating areas COST: $5 per vehicle entry, parking donation from spectators INFO: Call Russ Verbael at (406) 781-7233 or Dave Bartholomew at (541) 973-5050; or online at www. yumaaeromodelers.com
JUMPSTART SATURDAY
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Frances Morris Board Room, 3C Building; AWC Yuma campus GOING ON: A new program at AWC that will allow prospective students to complete their preenrollment tasks during a time that is convenient; students should bring photo ID, proof of citizenship, military ID card or birth certificate, 2015 tax returns; no advising or course registration during this time INFO: Call Mandy Heil, associate director of admissions, (928) 317-6084 or email mandy.heil@ azwestern.edu; or the Admissions, registration office at 344-7550
WHAT’S GROWING IN YUMA
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Golden Roadrunner, 274 Main St. GOING ON: A variety of artisans will sell their handcrafted items; sponsored by Yuma Potpourri Artists INFO: Call Sharon Harrison at (574) 361-1223
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Precious Treasures Youth Center, 492 E. Main St., Somerton GOING ON: 18th annual Precious Treasures scholarship fundraiser with a carne asada dinner includes meat, rice, beans, tortillas and salsa; games, door prizes, raffles, entertainment by local artists, youth choir COST: $7 plate INFO: Call (928) 627-3640
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: A discussion on notable criminals and famous crimes that have happened in the Yuma area over the years; free
WILLY WONKA KIDS
WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Otondo Elementary School, 2251 Otondo Drive GOING ON: Otondo Elementary Drama Club presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids, directed by Michele and Caitlin Van Voorst COST: $5 at door or presale
‘TALK ABOUT A MURDER’
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Capri RV Resort, 3380 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: The On Deck Players acting group will present a dark comedy play “Talk About a Murder,” as a fundraiser for Crossroads Mission; audience participation helps solve the crime; dinner will follow play COST: $15, includes dinner INFO: Call Carlos at (928) 210-3106
TOAST TO HOPE
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant at the Hills, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Join Catholic Community Services for the 2nd annual Toast to Hope fundraiser dinner; fine dining served by Chef Alex, live jazz music by the Main Street Jazz Quartet; reservations required COST: $75, includes a three-course meal INFO: To RSVP, call Vanessa Edwards at (928) 341-9400, email vanessae@ ccs-westaz.org or text Toast2Hope to 41444
RADIO ACTIVE VARIETY SHOW
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: AWC Theater, Yuma campus GOING ON: AWC Fine Arts Department will present a 1940’s variety show featuring guest artist Justin Lujan, live radio plays, vocal and instrumental music; this is the annual scholarship fundraiser; tickets available presale and at door 30 minutes prior to show COST: $20 individuals; $30 couples; $5 AWC students INFO: Call Deltrina Grimes at (928) 344-7574 or Ann Wilkinson at (928) 344-7592; or visit www.foundation@ azwestern.edu
RADIO ACTIVE VARIETY SHOW
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. WHERE: AWC Theater, Yuma campus GOING ON: AWC Fine Arts Department will present a 1940’s variety show featuring guest artist Justin Lujan, live radio plays, vocal and instrumental music; this is the annual scholarship fundraiser; tickets available presale and at door 30 minutes prior to show COST: $20 individuals; $30 couples; $5 AWC students INFO: Call Deltrina Grimes at (928) 344-7574 or Ann Wilkinson at (928) 344-7592; or visit www.foundation@ azwestern.edu
PATTON TO VICTORY
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about General George S. Patton, perhaps the most celebrated general officer of World War II; General Patton established the Desert Training Center, with Yuma as its southern anchor; free
PATTON TO VICTORY
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road
HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH
WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Regional Specialty Clinic, Tuscany Plaza, 2851 S. Avenue B, Suite 2001 GOING ON: Learn about YRMC specialty clinics — endocrinology, rheumatology, EP cardiology, perinatology, allergy and psychiatry by practice manager Evelyn Hernandez; learn about each specialty and its various care opportunities, treatment expectations and quality of care; brought by the Foundation of YRMC INFO: Call (928) 336-7043