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4-H HORSE SHOW
WHEN: Gates open 7 a.m., sign-up 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds GOING ON: Arizona 4-H Horse Show rules apply; mini horses 9 a.m., English 10 a.m., western classes after lunch; English and western exhibitors must wear a helmet whenever mounted; seniors ride before juniors unless otherwise noted; exhibitors should be ready at the gate prior to their class; refreshments available; admission and parking free INFO: Call Lucy Shipp at 580-6031
YUMA HIGH SWIM FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Front of Sam’s Club, 1462 S. Pacific Ave. GOING ON: Yuma High School swim team will sell carne asada tacos with proceeds going to the YHS swim team COST: $5 for 3 tacos; $8 for 6 tacos INFO: Call swim boosters at (928) 941-1812
POW WOW
WHEN: Grand entry noon WHERE: San Pasqual High School football field, 676 Baseline Road, Winterhaven GOING ON: The Strong Hearts Native Society and the Quechan Nation invite you to the early spring celebration Pow Wow with special dance performances, native arts and crafts, jewelry, painting, weaving, musical performances, kachinas, fry bread, basketry and ceramics COST: Adults $7, juniors (ages 11-17) $4, children 10 and under free; $10 weekend pass INFO: Call (760) 572-0222, Ext. 2109
LARISSA PONCE FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. WHERE: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 225 S. 1st Ave. GOING ON: A fundraiser to help Larissa Ponce off-set her medical expenses in her courageous battle against syringomyelia, which has left her paralyzed on the right side of her body; benefit will include grilled chicken dinner with all the trimmings; desserts available for purchase, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, possibly auction, entertainment COST: $6 plate INFO: Call Barbara Delcid at (928) 581-1571
WELCOME TO MY GARDEN
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) WHERE: 14251 Pamela de Fortuna; 16855 S. Avenue A; 3504 W. 21st Lane; 1594 S. 46th Ave. GOING ON: A self-guided tour of distinctive gardens in the Yuma area, sponsored by Pecan Grove Garden Club; tickets can be purchased at Yuma Nursery, Trading Post, Zinn Printing or the homes on tour COST: $10 INFO: Call (928) 210-4621
CINDY KLEIN HANDBELL CHOIR
WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 8th Ave. GOING ON: A concert featuring the Cindy Klein Handbell Choir, the Chancel Choir, with the AWC vocal students; concert will present sacred and secular songs featuring the Handbells, choir and solos from AWC students COST: Donations accepted, with proceeds going to further music education in Yuma INFO: Call Karen Conde at (928) 580-6100
POTATO TACO FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Month of March GOING ON: “Team Lolly” will have a potato taco fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life COST: $6 per dozen (uncooked) INFO: To place an order, call Merlina at (928) 287-1875; Irma at (928) 210-5349
GOSPEL CONCERT
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St. GOING ON: The Needhams will be in concert; a freewill offering will be collected
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: City Hall, 1 City Plaza (unit will be parked in overflow parking lot on SE corner of Giss Parkway traffic circle off Madison Avenue south) GOING ON: Screenings include prostate specific antigen blood draw, digital rectal exam, testicular exam, board certified urologist consultation; all men 40 or older should screen, men with a family history of prostate cancer and African-American men; insurances accepted are BCBS, Cigna, Health Net, UnitedHealthCare; specialist co-pay fees may apply; Medicare is not covered; special rates to city, county, state employees COST: $81 per screening INFO: Appointments required; call (480) 964-3013 or (800) 828-6139