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Monday June 5 STRINGS DEL RIO SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today through Friday WHERE: Cibola High School, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Celebrating the 10th year of Strings del Rio Summer Camp COST: $100 INFO: Call (928) 246-6715 or (928) 366-7913
MATADOR BASKETBALL CAMP
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Thursday WHERE: AWC Gymnasium, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: AWC basketball program is holding their annual summer basketball camp, registration is open for kids from kindergarten through 12th grade; campers will learn footwork, ball handling and defense to shooting form; all campers receive a T-shirt, campers should wear T-shirt, athletic shorts and tennis shoes to the gym; also taking registrations at door 8:15 a.m. Monday before camp starts COST: $125; lunch included INFO: Contact Charles Harral at charles. harral@azwestern.edu
FOOD FOR FINES: SUMMER EDITION
WHEN: 9 a.m. today through 5 p.m. July 15 WHERE: Yuma County Libraries GOING ON: Bring in cans of food to pay for your overdue fines; $1 in overdue fines will be cleared for every 10 oz. (or larger) can of food; only labeled cans accepted, no glass jars, or tended or expired cans; all food will be donated to a local food pantry or assistance agency
OLD SOLES FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Now through June 30 WHERE: Drop-off locations: Liberty Motorsports, 1999 S. Arizona Ave.; Dancemakers Foothills, 11831 S. Fortuna Road; Linda Christopher, Foothills, 11475 E. 34th Place, Yuma East; Evie Pine, MCAS Yuma, 2538 Walsh Court; Lavel Cook, 7626 E. Olive Ann Lane GOING ON: Old Souls K9 Rescue and Retirement Home will have a shoe drive to help micro-enterprise vendors in developing nations; funds will also help Old Souls with vet care, medicine, orthopedic dog beds, snacks; shoes should be in good condition INFO: Contact Samantha Smith, samanthakileysmith@gmail.com; Paula Rivadeniera, oldsoulsk9rescue@gmail.com
Tuesday June 6 STRINGS DEL RIO SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
(See June 5)
MATADOR BASKETBALL CAMP
(See June 5)
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: City Hall Learning Center, 1 City Plaza GOING ON: The United Yuma Firefighters Association have partnered with United Blood Services to hold this lifesaving blood drive; be a blood donor and save the patients at YRMC and 63 other Arizona hospitals INFO: To make an appointment, call
1-877-UBS-HERO (837-4376), or visit www.bloodhero.com, search for sponsor code: UYFA
Wednesday June 7
STRINGS DEL RIO SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
(See June 5)
MATADOR BASKETBALL CAMP
(See June 5)
USDA HOUSING GRANTS
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Ave. GOING ON: Families are invited to learn more about the USDA’s Housing Assistance programs and how to apply; information will be provided in English and Spanish; free
SUMMER READING
WHEN: 1:30 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Hop, skip and jump into reading programs will provide the opportunity for local Arizona children and families to hear exciting stories.