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OPEN AUDITIONS
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Community Theater, 2874 16th St. GOING ON: Open auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; prepare a one-minute memorized Shakespearean monologue; open to all ages INFO: Contact Eva Cervantes at ecervantes38@gmail.com or call (928) 785-6688
TUNES AND TACOS FESTIVAL
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Ray Kroc Sports Complex, Desert Sun Stadium, Avenue A and 36th Street GOING ON: Festival kicks off with the people’s choice salsa queen competition and kickoff party inside the Yuma Civic Center, live music by Paloma, visitors can meet and greet the taco king guest judges and watch as they taste the first-found of competition, salsa dance lessons by Savage Salsa Dance Company, complimentary El Jimado tequila tastings by Breakthru Beverage, includes unlimited salsa tastings and tortilla chips COST: $1; children 3 and under free INFO: Contact Carrie Ring at carrie. ring@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5020
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Quintet performs; sponsored by KAWC FM88.9; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Landing Bar and Grill, 195 S. 4th Ave. GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform Yuma’s favorite tunes
FAMILY FUN RIDE
WHEN: 6 to 11 a.m. WHERE: San Luis Walmart, 1613 N. Main St. GOING ON: Enjoy a bike ride with family and friends at the 7th annual family fun ride; ride will start from San Luis Walmart parking lot to Somerton City Hall and back; free raffle of two bikes following ride (must be present to win); first 100 participants registered will receive a event free T-shirt INFO: Contact Angelica Roldan at angelicaroldan@somertonaz.gov or call (928) 285-8016
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Elks Lodge 476, meeting room, 1917 W. 32nd St. GOING ON: United Blood Services is the sole provider to Yuma Regional Medical Center; 500 donors are needed every day INFO: Contact Glen Ball at ymonorga!@yahoo.com or call (928) 580-3663 or visit bloodhero.com, search for drives by zip code
BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11545 E. 40th St. INFO: Contact Theresa Sartz at theresa.sartz12@gmail.com or call (970) 371-3464
FAIR HOUSING FESTIVAL
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Joe Henry Optimist Center, 1793 S. 1st Ave. GOING ON: Learn about housing resources and fair housing rights from experienced and informed participants; visitors can participate in games and receive small giveaways; theme for the 10th annual festival is healthy homes/ healthy communities; free
TUNES AND TACOS FESTIVAL
WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Ray Kroc Sports Complex, Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Festival includes all-day live music headlined in the evening by Color Me Badd, plus carnival rides, bounce houses for children, community performances and contests, vendors, souvenirs, crafts, sponsor giveaways; visitors can bring chairs, blankets COST: $1; children 3 and under free INFO: Contact Carrie Ring at carrie. ring@yumaaz.gov or call (928) 373-5020
MEET THE AUTHOR
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Hands Extended Thrift Shop, 11299 S. Glenwood Ave. GOING ON: Author and Phoenix native Pinkie Paranya will sign her book “Heart of Jade,” a romantic paranormal set in an ancient Mayan civilization; she has published 15 books in a variety of genres from romance to thrillers INFO: AuthorDarlisSailors.com
OPEN AUDITIONS
WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. (See April 13)
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?
WHEN: 4 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn basic budgeting skills that will help you organize your daily activities and spending habits to keep money in your pocket; all ages welcome, free
BIG BOSS BAND
WHEN: 5 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Ray Kroc Sports Complex, 1280 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Big Boss Band will perform at Yuma’s tacos and tunes
MUSICAL CONCERT
WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. GOING ON: Concert will include a vocal ensemble, AWC String Ensemble, Yuma Brass Quintet and the Sonoran Chamber Players; works performed will feature vocal soloists, oboe, horn, cello, piano and tuba INFO: Contact Dr. Susan Salminen at Susan.Salminen@azwestern.edu or call (928) 344-7591
MUSIC FOR HEALING SEMINAR
WHEN: 12:30 to 2 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma campus, 3C North Wing of the Schoening Center GOING ON: Seminar will include a talk and demonstration about using music as a healing modality; free
HEALING MUSIC CONCERT
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: AWC Yuma campus, 3C North Wing of the Schoening Center GOING ON: Keyboardist, harmonica and table player Anton Mizerak and singer Laura Berryhill will present Celtic songs, transformational healing music and chants from around the world; proceeds from ticket tales will benefit student scholarships COST: $5 students; $10 general admission INFO: Visit shastasong.com