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EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: AWC Main Campus, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: Do you work with or volunteer with children from birth to age 5? Keynote speaker is Kathy Cano-Murrillo, author, artist and founder of craftychica.com; over 30 breakout sessions to choose from; breakfast and lunch provided; free INFO: Call (855) 818-6613
DIA DEL NINO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Council Park in Somerton, next to Somerton Library, 240 Canal St. GOING ON: Entertainment, literacy, raffles, booths, story time area, refreshments; free
SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Information will be provided about both services including changes that have taken effect in 2017; registration not required, free
AUTISM, SENSORY PROCESSING
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Get a basic understanding of the various sensory systems visual, hearing, touch, smell, taste, muscle sense and movement - and how each might affect children with or without special needs in the way they would react to people, places and events; free, open to public
DNA IN FAMILY RESEARCH
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about DNA testing and how to apply results to family history research; free
MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Best practices - money management: session will focus on teaching how to save money and live on a lower budget without sacrificing daily needs; workshop will have question and answer session, worksheet handout INFO: Visit moneysmartweek.org
RELAY FOR LIFE
WHEN: 6 p.m. today to 6:30 a.m. Sunday WHERE: Desert Sun Stadium GOING ON: With more than 100 teams and over 1,100 walkers, representing schools, businesses, clubs, nonprofit organizations, business groups and others to take part in the annual Relay for Life of Yuma County; opening lap will be by cancer survivors and their caregivers 6:30 p.m.; this year’s theme “Celebrate the Colors of Hope” to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for research toward cures for cancer and also serves to pay tribute to cancer survivors; walk the track, purchase a luminaria and visit campsites to purchase raffle tickets, food and cancer-related memorabilia INFO: To donate, go to relayforlife.org/ yumaaz or call (928) 920-7390
OPEN AUDITIONS
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Next to the old Ron’s Place, 2874 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater has open auditions for The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society’s First Attempt at Murder INFO: Call (928) 919-4876 or go to YCT Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ YumaCommunityTheater
“AN AMERICAN TAPESTRY”
WHEN: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; concert 7 p.m. WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. GOING ON: The Deseret Chamber Choir presents its 3rd concert “An American Tapestry: A Choral Tribute” featuring various genres of music written by American composers COST: Free admission; donations accepted INFO: Call (928) 580-1849 or email deseretchamberchoir@gmail.com
ANNIE KIDS
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Yuma Art Center’s Infinite Imagination Youth Theater Program will present “Annie Kids”; reserved seating COST: $5 donation INFO: Call (928) 373-5202 or email ana.lazo-padilla@yumaaz.gov
LIVE MUSIC
WHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Maverick Bar, 1460 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Straight Shooter from Los Angeles and local favorite Switchblade Mary will perform; Straight Shooter plays rockabilly, country rock; Switchblade Mary plays classic, progressive rock; ages 21 and over
4-H FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Now through May 7 WHERE: Tractor Supply Co., 2221 W. 32nd St., 10637 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Yuma-area students involved with 4-H will help raise funds to attend youth development programs, camps and leadership conferences throughout Arizona; Tractor Supply Co. customers can support them by purchasing paper clovers at checkout; funds raised will be awarded as scholarships to local 4-H members COST: $1 or more
FASHION SHOW
WHEN: 1:30 to 5 p.m. WHERE: AmVets, 8887 S. Frontage Road GOING ON: Fashion show with raffle, prizes; 10 percent of proceeds will go to AmVets INFO: Call Ruby at (928) 342-3077
OPEN AUDITIONS
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Next to the old Ron’s Place, 2874 E. 16th St. GOING ON: Yuma Community Theater has open auditions for The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society’s First Attempt at Murder INFO: Call (928) 919-4876 or go to YCT Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ YumaCommunityTheater
CELEBRATE LEI DAY
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: AWC Professor Lizzie Renaud will present “Island Girl Living in the Southwest Desert” chronicling her life in Hawaii and Arizona; following presentation,
SELF-AWARENESS WORKSHOP
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Pathways and solutions for prosperity and success for women; workshop is self-awareness,
GADGET DAY
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: Need help with your mobile device? Bring your cell phone, tablet, eReader, laptop and your questions and let one of the experts help you figure it out; space is limited, free