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PROJECT LINUS QUILT-A-THON
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4200 W. 16th St. GOING ON: Community service opportunity to help make quilts for children in need in the Yuma community; bring your sewing machine, basic tools; all materials provided; if you don’t sew, you can tie quilts INFO: Call Leonda at (928) 344-8850 or Melody at (928) 750-9277
WYOMING PICNIC
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Joe Henry Memorial Park, 23rd Avenue and Colorado Street GOING ON: Fried chicken, entertainment, door prizes provided; bring a covered dish to share, your own table service, beverage, chairs COST: $5 INFO: To pre-register, contact Roger Portz at (307) 237-9218
TILLAMOOK COUNTY POTLUCK
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Fortuna Palms Community Club, 13822 E. Fortuna Palms Drive GOING ON: Bring own table service COST: Admission $5 each INFO: Call Pat at (928) 276-0010
CASH FOR COLLEGE
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities within Yuma and the state of Arizona from local organizations and statewide universities; students of all ages and parents welcome; free
CRIMINAL BATH TOWELS
WHEN: Ends today GOING ON: Yuma High School swim team will sell embroidered Criminal bath towels as a fundraiser; all proceeds go to YHS Swim Booster Club COST: $20 INFO: To order a towel, call swim boosters at (928) 276-5368
PUBLIC MEETING
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, Conference Room, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: The Yuma County Local Emergency Planning Committee provides a forum for emergency management, first responders, community industries and citizens to engage and provide information about chemicals and potential risks in the community
PROJECT LINUS QUILT-A-THON
(See Feb. 7)
BOOK SIGNING
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Boot Barn, 242 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: Anne Legge Reason will be signing her new book “Rodeo Queen 101,” a guide for queens and their family for a happier time
SHEEP RANCHERS, HERDERS OF ARIZONA
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Wellton Library, 28790 San Jose Ave. GOING ON: The story of the sheep industry is told through personal family memoirs and photos, including families from the Wellton-Mohawk area; free
ARTHRITIS TALK
WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Goodwill Yuma Career Center, 3097 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: The lecture, “Osteoarthritis Under the Microscope,” will be presented by C. Kent Kwoh, MD, director of the UofA Arthritis Center; hear information on the causes of osteoarthritis and how to prevent the disorder, a preview of new treatments on the horizon and other findings his research team has used to gain a greater understanding
VILLAGE JAZZ
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The village area of Yuma Palms Mall GOING ON: Jazz bands from Gila Ridge and Cibola high schools will showcase their young musicians; bring own seating; no admission charge INFO: Visit yumajazz.com
UPPER ROOM
WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: The Patio Restaurant, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Upper Room will entertain playing oldies but goodies
BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Art Center, 254 S. Main St. GOING ON: Packed with high energy, comedy, audience participation and great music from a full blues band COST: $22 to $25 INFO: Contact Yuma Box Office at arts@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5202
PROJECT LINUS QUILT-A-THON
(See Feb. 7)
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Main Street, downtown GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform during Mardi Gras
CHURCH CHOIRS CONCERT
WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Immaculate Conception Church, main church, 505 S. Avenue B GOING ON: ‘Singing Praises to the Lord’ will have music by all parish choirs including Oscar Chavez and Family, Arcoiris, 7 a.m. choir, Coro Espiga, Santa Cecilia, Voces de Cristo, Santo Nino and Uncion; proceeds go towards replacement of out-dated choir equipment; tickets can be purchased at the office or at door COST: $5 ages 12 and older; $2 ages 7 to 11
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Jason and Elle will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com