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YUMA VETERANS STAND DOWN
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive GOING ON: Breakfast and lunch for military veterans, haircuts for veterans, blood pressure and glucose checks, same day DD-214, enrollment to VA healthcare, file VA claims, employment opportunities; free INFO: Call (928) 344-7622
LEGAL CLINIC
WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Yuma Justice Center, Jury Assembly Room, 250 W. 2nd St. GOING ON: William Kerekes and Delores Smith will present the adoption forum for those interested in adopting or learning about what an adoption entails, get an overview of the process and procedures involved; free, open to public
THE FOREIGNER
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater presents The Foreigner by Larry Shue, in cooperation with Dramatists Play Service COST: Ticket prices vary INFO: Tickets can be purchased at Yuma Art Center or visit www.Facebook.com/YumaCommunityTheater
JAZZ NIGHTS
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Phoenix guitarist/vocalist Pete Pancrazi will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. WHERE: Quechan Casino, 525 Algodones Road, Winterhaven GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform Yuma’s favorite mixture of songs
GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Registration 7 a.m.; shotgun start 8 a.m. WHERE: Cocopah RV and Golf Resort, 6800 S. Strand Ave. GOING ON: 2nd annual golf tournament hosted by Right Turn for Yuma Veterans, a transitional housing program for homeless or at-risk of being homeless veterans; all proceeds will be used to fund the program; included with registration for each player are golfing fees, cart, lunch, 2 drink tickets COST: Prices vary INFO: Call Elaine at (928) 783-2427 or email office@ cfsyuma.com
PLACEMENT TESTING
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Yuma Catholic High School, 2100 W. 28th St. GOING ON: Placement test for 2017-18 school year will be approximately 3-1/2 hours long; pre-registration required INFO: To register, call Laura Cuen at 317-7902
BOOK CLUB
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Discuss “The Imperfectionists” by Tom Rachman
SPRING ART SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Cultural Center, 645 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: The Desert Artists of Yuma invite you to the spring art show
TREATS AND TALKS
WHEN: Register 11:15 a.m.; program noon WHERE: E.F. Sanguinetti Gardens, 240 Madison Ave. GOING ON: Enjoy tasty treats while you listen to history talks by Laurie Boone - women who sophisticated Yuma; Ramona Goff - Jack Melon, the pioneer steamboat captain; Kate Cook - Reiki techniques for healing and health; proceeds go toward grants and loans for the further education of women; presented by P.E.O. Chapter AG COST: $20 INFO: To RSVP, call Cathy Reeves at (928) 246-6770
PIANO CONCERT
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Allen “Dale” Avenson will play melodious music, including favorite patriotic songs and original compositions; free
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn and reflect on how being an engaged citizen can play a meaningful role in discussions, decision-making and the implementation of projects and programs that take place within our schools, city councils, neighborhoods, polling places and more; all welcome, free
CLOWNING AROUND FAMILY CELEBRATION
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Clowns of Yuma will perform skits, create balloon animals, offer face paintings during the 6th annual celebration; light refreshments, door prizes; free
THE FOREIGNER
(See March 17)
BIG BOSS BAND
(See March 17)
YUMA HIGH FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Outside Sam’s Club, 1462 S. Pacific Ave. GOING ON: Yuma High band members will sell Crim wear with proceeds to help the band COST: Shirts $15; hats $15; visors $12; sportsack $8 INFO: Call the Criminal band boosters at (928) 9411812
THE FOREIGNER
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theatre, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater presents The Foreigner by Larry Shue, in cooperation with Dramatists Play Service COST: Ticket prices vary INFO: Tickets can be purchased at Yuma Art Center or visit www.Facebook.com/YumaCommunityTheater
BLACKWOOD BROTHERS QUARTET
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Assembly of God Church, 12831 E. 41st St. GOING ON: The Blackwood Brothers Quartet will be in concert; a freewill offering collected
CESAR CHAVEZ BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Arizona Western College, 2020 S. Avenue 8E, meeting room GOING ON: 500 blood donors are needed each day for the Arizona hospitals depending upon United Blood Services; all blood types are needed, with Type O-negative in greatest demand INFO: To find the hero in you, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.BloodHero.com (enter city or zip code)
BLACKWOOD BROTHERS QUARTET
(See March 19)
“WALKING IN LIGHT”
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The Cibola High School Choral Department will present their 8th annual spring tour “Walking in Light” featuring the CHS performing and beginning choirs, women’s chorus under the direction of Brandon A. Stroup; tickets available at Fretworks, Gila Mountain United Methodist Church or at door COST: $7 INFO: Call (928) 502-5975 or email bstroup@ yumaunion.org
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