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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

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

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 WelltonMohawk 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

SILVER SPUR RODEO

WHEN: Gates open 2 p.m.; performance 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Today is senior day and man up crusade day; man up crusade is to bring awareness to domestic violence, wear purple to show support COST: Prices vary - VIP bleachers $50 presale, $55 day of; upper reserved box seats $22 presale, $27 day of; lower reserved $20 presale, $25 day of; covered grandstands $18 presale, $23 day of; general admission $15 presale, $20 day of; discounts for military, police, fire, senior citizens - need ID to verify; children 10 and under free in general admission only, need ticket if in reserved seating or VIP INFO: For ticket information, call Angel at (903) 576-5963

PROJECT LINUS QUILT-A-THON

(See Feb. 8)

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

FAMILY RESOURCE, HEALTH FAIR

WHEN: 8 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Fourth Avenue Junior High School, 450 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: The 2nd annual fair will have free health screenings, primary and preventative health services for all ages and stages of life, access to medical care programs for the entire family, social services; also games, music, raffles; brought by Sunset Community Health Center INFO: Call (928) 373-5717 or visit SunsetCommunityHealthCenter.org

SILVER SPUR RODEO PARADE

WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Begins on North Maiden Lane, downtown GOING ON: All staging takes place in the dirt lot on Maiden Lane; route will be north on Maiden Lane to 2nd Street, west on 2nd Street to Main Street, south of Main Street to Giss Parkway, west on Giss Parkway to 2nd Avenue, south on 2nd Avenue to 4th Street, west on 4th Street to 4th Avenue, south on 4th Avenue to 12th Street

FROM WELLTON TO THE WORLD

WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S. Madison Ave. GOING ON: The Coe sisters will share stories of how growing up in Wellton inspired literature, art and love of life stretching across the globe; artwork displayed, book sales/signing will follow; teas, breakfast treats served in gardens COST: $10 INFO: To reserve your seat, call (928) 7821841 or email ykruse@azhs.gov

COWBOY CARNIVAL

WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: Saguaro Neighborhood Park, 4183 Desert Willow Way GOING ON: Games, prizes, face painting, bounce houses, a mechanical bull, puppets, cow train and Champ the Trick Horse; hot dogs, chips, nachos, popcorn, candy, root beer floats and drinks available for purchase; games, prizes free INFO: Contact Freedom Baptist Church at freedombaptistyuma@gmail.com or call (928) 246-1061

SILVER SPUR RODEO

WHEN: Gates open 2 p.m.; performance 4 p.m. WHERE: Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. GOING ON: Today is tough enough to wear pink day for breast cancer awareness; wear pink to show how tough you are COST: Prices vary - VIP bleachers $50 presale, $55 day of; upper reserved box seats $22 presale, $27 day of; lower reserved $20 presale, $25 day of; covered grandstands $18 presale, $23 day of; general admission $15 presale, $20 day of; discounts for military, police, fire, senior citizens - need ID to verify; children 10 and under free in general admission only, need ticket if in reserved setting or VIP INFO: For ticket information, call Angel at (903) 576-5963

CROSSROADS MISSION FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Britain’s Farm, 4330 Riverside Drive GOING ON: A capital kick-off campaign fundraising dinner features rib eye steak, risotto rice, vegetables, wedge salad, soup, dinner roll and creme brulee dessert and beverage; Oscar Chavez and family will entertain, raffle prizes, live auction, 50/50 raffle; event is sponsored in part by the WINO (Workers In Name Only) group and Britain’s Farm in honor of Lois Britain; culinary skills of the Crossroads Mission crew along with Chef Clyde Gill COST: $25 INFO: Contact Barbara Rochester at 5804482 or Rosalie Mercado at 257-5345